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| Art mural on the wall upon entering La Casa Azul |
One of my favorite places in the city is La Casa Azul Bookstore. More than just a bookstore featuring Latino authors, La Casa Azul celebrates art, music and culture. La Casa Azul hosted an event to honor Frida Kahlo’s life and legacy. Frida is iconic and inspirational. I admire her strength, honesty and ability to paint her pain. It was wonderful to be among women who felt the same.
My Frida inspired outfit. During the event, guests were able to make floral headbands.
We also got to view a wonderful exhibit by Suhaly Bautista. It was called “I am Powerful” and featured photographs of women that Bautista was inspired by. Each woman was asked to share what made them “powerful.” I was especially moved by Gloria.
Loved this fun photo booth! So creative.
I was inspired to recreate this hairstyle.
I can’t go into La Casa Azul bookstore without buying a book. It’s impossible. When I saw this one, I knew I had to have it!
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| The lovely ladies who attended the event at La Casa Azul. |
Now through November 1, 2015 – the New York Botanical Gardens (in The Bronx) will host a major exhibition: Frida Kahlo’s Garden.
That is fabulous! I would love to attend that exhibit.
BTW, you totally rocked the Frida look.
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Traci
I read an interesting book last fall by Barbara Kingsolver called "Lacuna" and it featured Frida Kahla as a character in the book. Love the picture!
Your hairstyle is brilliant! I have admired Frida Kahlo since discovering her through the movie based on her life. Your blog is chock full of ideas that I would like to explore more. I hope to return!