Frida Kahlo

On the occasion of the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Timeless at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, ART on THE MART presented a projection that celebrated the iconic Mexican artist, beginning the eve of her birthday on July 5.

The projection featured several of Kahlo’s most recognizable works, including Self Portrait with Small Monkey (1945) and Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress (1926). Accompanied by an orchestral score from Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, recorded by New Philharmonic, the projection commemorated Kahlo’s artistic legacy, which was further explored in the correspondent exhibition – the most comprehensive presentation of Kahlo’s work displayed in Chicago in over 40 years.

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s goal is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary and modern art through exhibitions and educational programming that cultivates a variety of perspectives. The museum was named in honor of one of Chicago's most revered philanthropists, the late Cleve Carney, a contemporary art collector and supporter of the arts.