The clothes, photos and objects associated with the iconic painter Frida Kahlo worn by Madonna in a series of photos shared on her social media are not part of the Frida Kahlo collection, the Mexico City foundation clarified on Monday ( May 20) in Press release.
Kahlo's museum, also known as La Casa Azul, issued the statement after the pop superstar posted a series of snaps in which she wears a dress with floral details and an embroidered blouse, a rembozo (a very popular shawl in Mexico) and a white hat. , as well as photographs of Kahlo, a pair of vintage shoes and jewelry that suggest they could be items from the late iconic painter.
“A beautiful souvenir – visiting the family home of my Eternal Muse – Frida Kahlo in Mexico City,” Madonna wrote on it Instagram account Monday. “It was magical for me to try on her clothes and jewelry, read her diaries and letters, and look at photographs I had never seen before.”
“It is important to clarify that, contrary to what has been reported on social media, Madonna, due to scheduling restrictions, was unable to visit La Casa Azul during her recent visit to Mexico,” the museum said in a statement. “However, we had an opportunity for her family and staff to enjoy the museum.”
He did not specify, however, whether the Kahlo-related items were borrowed during a private visit the pop icon made to the painter's family home in the El Pedregal neighborhood on April 18.
Madonna has yet to comment on the information provided by La Casa Azul.
The Queen of Pop performed a series of shows at the capital's Palacio de los Deportes at the end of April as part of her festive world tour, an opportunity she used to reiterate her love for Mexican culture and Kahlo in particular. During her visit to the Kahlo family, the star wrote a touching dedication in the guest book, expressing how much the painter had inspired her and that she considers Kahlo a “soulmate,” according to the newspaper. Reforma.
La Casa Azul also expressed its gratitude to Madonna on Monday for her dedication to celebrating and perpetuating the legacy of the painter of “The Two Fridas” and “Self-Portrait With Monkey”: “The singer's deep admiration for Frida underscores the artist's continued importance and also highlights how her influence transcends cultures and borders, inspiring a global following.”
Madonna further expressed her passion for Kahlo by inviting Mexican actress Salma Hayek to appear on stage during her “Vogue” show on April 26 at the Palacio de los Deportes. The actress, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the painter in 2002 Fridajoined the singer as a guest judge of the tour's dancers dressed in Kahlo-inspired costume.
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