The first picture is from a hallway at the Museum of The Shenandoah Valley. I was there to see photographs of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo taken by Nickolas Muray. That exhibit has signs saying no photography allowed. That seemed ironic, but I respected the signs.
In the last room, I found typed transcripts of letters exchanged between the artist and the photographer. He was passionately in love with her. Her private life was complicated by pain and heartbreak.
Today’s second image also features lights, but these are very different. Multicolored Christmas lights are reflected in a neighbor’s vehicle. Yes, people are already putting up their Christmas lights. They’re pretty, but I prefer to celebrate Christmas in December.
Love the lights in your black and white photo!
ReplyDeleteI doubt that Frida Kahlo could ever have dreamed she would become a cult figure and that her works would sell for astronomical sums.
ReplyDelete...I love the lights.
ReplyDeleteI just saw a photo of Diego and Frida's wedding. I saved it but didn't get the photographer's name. They were such talented and passionate artists!
ReplyDeleteHistoric Photos on FaceBook has a great series of Frida before Fridamania...including some by Muray.
DeleteThey were married twice. She was heartbroken when he divorced her, and later they remarried. I think that marriage was stormy also. Neither of them were suited for traditional monogamy.
DeleteHer works sell for amazing sums!
ReplyDeleteI like both your photographs here.
All the best Jan
Superb shots
ReplyDeleteI love the reflection photo! I've noticed that people are decorating for Christmas early these days.
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