FRIDA KAHLO: THE COLOUR OF LIFE

Coming this July to Łazienki Królewskie, a new exhibition seeks to cast light on the life of Frida Kahlo…

Although the work of Frida Kahlo is famous all over the world, her works are rarely seen in Poland. That stands to change with the Colour of Life exhibition hosted by the Royal Łazienki Museum. Not only will visitors be able to view the artist’s paintings, but also view archival films and photographs that will allow them to immerse themselves into Frida’s complex world.

Part of the exhibition will include a unique outdoor installation inspired by Casa Azul, her famous house and garden. Entering this space, visitors will find themselves transported to her vibrant world.

Included in the exhibition will be seminal works such as My Dress Hangs There (1933), Still Life with Watermelons (1953), and Coconuts (1951). The last two paintings come from the

Colección Acervo INBAL - Museo de Arte Moderno, a Mexican cultural institution dedicated to popularizing Mexican culture abroad.

The exhibition will be complemented by a short film dating from 1941 and showing Frida and her partner Diego at their estate. The film's author, the American photographer Nickolas Muray, was a personal friend and shot several images of the artist. Among the archival material, visitors will see Frida and Diego in their Casa Azul garden. Even allowing for the passage of time, the quality of the film, especially the intensity of the colours, has been perfectly preserved.

During the exhibition, events and educational workshops will be held, and these have been specifically aimed at allowing for a greater understanding of Frida’s work and the culture of Mexico.

Where: The Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw

When: July 7 - September 3

Web: lazienki-krolewskie.pl

Audioriver 2023

Held for the first time in 2006, Audioriver has come a long way in a short time. From humble beginnings when just 10,000 attended the inaugural event, it has grown to become one of Central Europe’s best-loved dance festivals.

Held in Płock, 110-kilometres north-west of Warsaw, past line-ups speak for themselves and include dance dons such as Richie Hawtin, Fabio & Grooverider, Charlotte de Witte, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sven Vath and Laurent Garnier. This year continues in that rich vein, presenting as it does over 120 performers spread over eight or so stages. Held on the scenic banks of the Wisła, and with a ‘music fair’ taking place on the town’s historic Rynek, the picturesque setting goes handin-hand with a gloriously upbeat and amiable vibe.

Dubbing itself an alternative music festival – but with a healthy slant angled towards electronica – this year’s roster features Enrico Sangiuliano, Artbat, Adiel, Flava D and Serum.

When: 29th-31st July

Where: Płock

Web: audioriver.pl