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México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde
/ México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde
March 12, 2017 to July 16, 2017 | Chilton I Gallery
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Closing Weekend extended hours for México 1900-1950: Friday-Sunday, July 14-16 the exhibition will remain open until 9:00 p.m.
Este es el último fin de semana para ver México 1900-1950 con horarios extendidas. La exhibición permanecerá abierta hasta las 9:00 p.m. este viernes-domingo, 14-16 de julio.
Download a copy of the program guide for México 1900-1950.
This major exhibition exploring 50 years of Mexican modern art makes its first and only stop in the US at the Dallas Museum of Art following its successful presentation at the Grand Palais, Paris. Organized in collaboration with the Secretaría de Cultura de México, México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde highlights new narratives in Mexico's modern art history. This sweeping survey, the result of a combined cultural endeavor between Mexico and France, features almost 200 works of painting, sculpture, photography, drawings, and films that document the country's artistic Renaissance during the first half of the 20th century. The traveling exhibition showcases the work of titans of Mexican Modernism alongside that of lesser-known pioneers, including a number of rarely seen works by female artists, to reveal the history and development of modern Mexico and its cultural identity. México 1900–1950 showcases how Mexican 20th-century art is both directly linked to the international avant-garde and distinguished by an incredible singularity. The exhibition features work by Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, Ángel Zárraga, Tina Modotti, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, among others.
México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde requires a $16 special exhibition ticket.
With the popularity of the exhibition, there may be up to two hour lines during peak visiting hours. The DMA will stop special exhibition ticket purchases on-site when the exhibition capacity has been reached for the day. Tickets are not timed or dated and can be used any day the Museum is open.
México 1900-1950. Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco y las vanguardias
Esta magna exposición, que explora 50 años de arte moderno mexicano, hará su primera y única parada en Estados Unidos en el Dallas Museum of Art después de su exitosa presentación en el Grand Palais de París. Organizada en conjunto con la Secretaría de Cultura de México, México 1900-1950. Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco y las vanguardias destaca nuevas narrativas en la historia del arte moderno en México. Esta extraordinaria muestra panorámica es el resultado de una iniciativa cultural entre México y Francia y presenta aproximadamente 200 obras de pintura, escultura, fotografía, dibujos y cinematografía que documentan el renacimiento artístico del país durante la primera mitad del siglo xx. La muestra itinerante destaca la obra de los titanes del Modernismo mexicano con otros pioneros menos conocidos, incluyendo la obra de mujeres artistas que en raras ocasiones ha sido exhibida, con el fin de dar a conocer la historia y desarrollo del México moderno y su identidad cultural.México 1900-1950 presenta la manera en que el arte mexicano del siglo xx se vincula con las vanguardias internacionales, distinguiéndose al mismo tiempo por su increíble singularidad. La exposición muestra obra de Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, Ángel Zárraga, Tina Modotti y David Alfaro Siqueiros, entre otros.
La entrada a la exposición México 1900-1950 requiere un boleto especial, con un costo de US$16 para adultos.
Con la popularidad de la exposición, puede haber hasta dos horas de espera durante las horas más ocupadas . El DMA detendrá la compra de boletos para la exhibición cuando se alcance la capacidad de exhibición para el día. Los boletos comprados en línea para una fecha específica serán honradas.
Visiting from out of town? Click here to find out about our México 1900–1950 package at the Omni Hotel.
¿Visitando la ciudad de Dallas? Haga clic aquí para conocer nuestro paquete México 1900-1950 en el Omni Hotel.
$16 with discounts for seniors, students, and military. DMA Members and children 11 and under are free.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Film Series: Salón México
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Salón México combines film noir and melodrama in a story about a young woman, Mercedes, who dances in a popular cabaret to pay for her sister's education. But her life at Salón México is fraught with struggle and danger.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Film Series: La ilusión viaja en tranvía
After a night of heavy drinking, public transit workers Caireles and Tarrajas take a soon to be decommissioned streetcar for a joyride. As Caireles and Tarrajas travel throughout the city they pick up a host of colorful characters representing a cross-section of Mexican society.
Teen Workshop: Revolutionary Prints
Artists in post-revolutionary Mexico used their work to define a new cultural identity for their country. Some artists used printmaking as a quick and expressive way to spread their message to many different people. Learn more about their activism in México 1900–1950 and create a print that sends a message about a cause important to you.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Film Series: Aventurera
Arguably one of the most popular films of this era, Aventurera combines campy dance numbers with thriller and film noir elements. The main charater, a young woman named Elena, struggles to escape her life as a cabaret dancer and get back at the people who have hurt her.
DMA Members-Only Preview Days: México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde
DMA Members are invited to attend an exclusive first look at México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde before this exhibition opens to the public.
DMA Members Opening Celebration: México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde
DMA Members are cordially invited to attend the opening celebration for the groundbreaking exhibition México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde.
Teen Tour: Modernism, Part 2
Explore the history of art on a tour just for teens! Join us as we uncover the story of the DMA's collection through discussion in the galleries and art making in the Tech Lab. No prior art history knowledge required—we'll get you up to speed!
DMA Family Day: Presented by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Enjoy art-making activities, music, bilingual tours, and DMA gallery activities for all ages and free admission to México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde.
DMA Family Day: Presented by George and Natalie ("Schatzie") Lee
Enjoy art-making activities, music, bilingual tours, and DMA gallery activities for all ages along with free admission to México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde.
DMA Family Day: Presented by The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation
DMA Family Day: The M.O.B. Family Foundation
DMA Family Day: Presented by Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Teacher Workshop: Mexican Modernism for All
This workshop will explore the exhibition México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde. Teachers can enjoy gallery experiences before public hours while learning strategies to teach, interpret, and use works of art in the classroom and in Museum galleries.
DMA Family Day: Presented by Texas Christian University
Exhibition Talk: México 1900-1950: Rivera, Kahlo, Orozco, and the Avant-Garde
Dr. Agustín Arteaga, The Eugene McDermott Director of the DMA and the organizing curator for México 1900–1950, will talk about the exhibition.
DMA Family Day: Presented by Bank of America
Award-winning author Sandra Cisneros, perhaps best known for her novel The House on Mango Street, will discuss her most recent book, A House of My Own: Stories from My Life, a richly illustrated compilation of true stories and nonfiction pieces that, taken together, form a jigsaw autobiography—an intimate album of a beloved literary legend.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Film Series: Distinto Amanecer
Ignacio, Julieta, and Octavio were friends in college, united by their activism and idealism. Years later, they have drifted apart and we find Ignacio and Julieta unhappily married. Octavio, now an operative who has exposed corruption in the government, returns to town on the run from assassins trying to keep him quiet. Julieta and Octavio rekindle an old romance over the course of a single dangerous evening, leaving Julieta with a difficult choice.
Piano Music from Mexico and the United States: Romanticism and Folklor in the 1900s
Join us for Piano Music from Mexico and the United States, an engaging recital program presented by Mexican pianist Mauricio Náder. This concert invites the audience into a universe of Romanticism and Folklor as imagined during the 1900s by diverse eminent composers from Mexico and the United States.
Late Night Talk: Frida Kahlo: Fashion as the Art of Being
Journalist and author Susana Martínez Vidal will speak about her book Frida Kahlo: Fashion as the Art of Being, which examines the artist's carefully curated image and the enduring legacy of her aesthetic. Vidal poses the question, "What does Frida Kahlo continue to teach us about fashion, art, and life?"
Late Night Talk en español: Frida Kahlo: Fashion as the Art of Being
La periodista y autora Susana Martínez Vidal hablará de su libro Frida Kahlo: Fashion as the Art of Being, que examina la imagen cuidadosamente establecida de la artista y el legado de su estética. Vidal plantea la pregunta: "¿Qué nos enseña Frida Kahlo sobre la moda, el arte y la vida?"
Late Night Film: Frida
This biopic tracks thirty years of Frida Kahlo's life, from young girl to art icon, including her development as an artist and a private life fraught with struggle.
Late Night Film: María Candelaria
One of the most beloved and acclaimed films of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, María Candelaria tells the story of an ill-fated love affair between two young indigenous people, María and Lorenzo.
Sueños y Musica de México/Dreams and Music from Mexico
Presented in partnership with SOLUNA
Stunning visual works by Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and José Clemente Orozco set the scene for a unique chamber music experience involving Dallas Symphony Orchestra musicians inspired by the Dallas Museum of Art's México 1900–1950 exhibition.
Exhibition Talk: Women Mexican Modernists and Their Legacy
Anna Katherine Brodbeck, The Nancy and Tim Hanley Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, will lead a conversation with a museum director, an art historian, and an artist about the women of the Mexican School and their influence on contemporary artists working today.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Film Series: Enamorada
Set during the Mexican Revolution, Enamorada tells the story of a guerrilla general who takes control of a town near Mexico City only to fall in love with the daughter of one of the town's richest citizens.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Film Series: La Perla
A diver named Quino finds a valuable pearl at the bottom of the ocean that brings him and his family sudden wealth. But while the pearl promises a life of ease and luxury, it only brings a string of misfortunes.
DMA Members: México 1900–1950 Exhibition Talk with Mari Carmen Ramírez
All DMA Members are invited to an exclusive opportunity to hear Mari Carmen Ramírez, Wortham Curator of Latin American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Director of the International Center for the Arts of the Americas (ICAA), talk about the exhibition México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde.
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México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde is organized by the Dallas Museum of Art and the Secretaría de Cultura/Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes/Museo Nacional de Arte, México (MUNAL), in partnership with the Latino Center for Leadership Development. The exclusive US presentation is made possible with support from Patrón Tequila.
Leadership support is provided by Jennifer and John Eagle, the Eugene McDermott Foundation, Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers, Beverly and Don Freeman, Interceramic, Allen and Kelli Questrom, Peggy and Carl Sewell/Sewell Automotive, Gayle and Paul Stoffel, and Vitro.
Marketing support is provided by the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District. Additional support provided by the Graham Williford Foundation for American Art, Mary Noel and Bill Lamont, Cristina and Harry Lynch, Claire Dewar, Dr. and Mrs. Mark L. Lemmon, Linda Marcus, Nancy M. O'Boyle, Nancy Shutt, Arlene and John Dayton, Amy A. Faulconer, Melissa and Trevor Fetter, Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich, Elisabeth and Panos Karpidas, Locke Lord LLP, Adriana and Guillermo Perales, Margot and Ross Perot, Deedie Rose, Taxco Produce, Inc., Rusty and Bill Duvall, Carolyn and Karl Rathjen, and Laura Sanchez.
DMA Family Days for México 1900–1950 are underwritten by Bank of America, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, The Horchow Family, George and Natalie ("Schatzie") Lee, The M.O.B. Family Foundation, Texas Christian University, and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Univision is the exclusive Spanish-language broadcast media partner for México 1900–1950. Accommodations are provided by the OMNI Dallas Hotel, the exclusive hotel partner for the exhibition. Additional in-kind support is provided by AIM Media Texas & Digital AIM Media, the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), the Mexico Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Williams Chicken.
Support for the local presentation was also made possible by donors to the Destination Dallas crowdfunding campaign.
Images: Frida Kahlo, The Two Fridas (Las dos Fridas), 1939, oil on canvas, Mexico, INBA, collection Museo de Arte Moderno © 2017 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; José Clemente Orozco, The "Soldaderas" (Las soldaderas), 1926, oil on canvas, Mexico, INBA, collection Museo de Arte Moderno © 2017 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SOMAAP, Mexico City; Diego Rivera, Juchitán River (Río Juchitán), 1953–1955, oil on canvas on wood, Mexico, INBA, Museo Nacional de Arte © 2017 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; Luis Ortiz Monasterio, The Wounded Soldier (El soldado herido), 1932, bronze, Private Collection; Manuel Álvarez Bravo, The Washerwomen Implied (Las lavanderas sobreentendidas), 1932, gelatin silver plate, Acervo Museo de Arte Moderno/INBA © Courtesy of El Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes Y Literatura, 2017; Rosa Rolanda, Self-Portrait (Autorretrato), 1952, oil on canvas, Acervo Museo de Arte Moderno/INBA © Courtesy of El Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes Y Literatura, 2017