I am Frida / Yo Soy Frida

June 8–July 14, 2024
Opening  Reception Saturday, June 8, 5-8 PM

“I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” —Frida Kahlo

Transmitter is proud to present I am Frida/ Yo Soy Frida, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death. Over the years, Kahlo’s influence has been both an entry point into painting and an iconic reminder of Mexican culture, providing artists worldwide with inspiration culled from Kahlo’s art, persona, and iconography. Her compelling portraits are a mirror offering both self-reflection and contemporary exploitation. 

I am Frida/ Yo Soy Frida, curated in collaboration with Miztl, features the work of eight artists and their reinterpretations of Kahlo's influence Hugo Andres, Virginia Ayress, Ana Bick, Daniel Cahuantzi Ramírez, Gabriela Medrano, Pony, Shark_hartlifestile, Semillero Creativo de Artes Escénicas de Tenancingo Tlaxcala.

Founded on May 5, 2013, Miztli has worked to identify and find venues and artists of Mexican artistry. They have produced cultural events and exhibitions that bring to light people and places that are invested in the talent and richness of visual artists, language, musicians, and dancers. Miztli’s goal and aspiration is to engage audiences in support of rich and diverse artists, showcase their talent, and create community. Over the years, tools like social media have helped influence and reach a broad audience throughout the US and Mexico, enabling the engagement of artists in the most remote places in Mexico to share their talents and connect with a larger audience. while also recognizing and supporting the unique challenges and needs that artists and culture face. Miztli’s work and community involvement highlight our potential for uplifting Mexican families, traditions, and culture in the United States. 

Miztli LLC is an organization based in New York that is dedicated to producing cultural events. Its trajectory includes organizing activities in libraries, churches, festivals, and art exhibitions, standing out for its contribution to cultural enrichment in the city.

Miztli LLC has forged significant collaborations with prominent institutions such as El Museo del Barrio, Union Settlement Harlem, White Plains Library, New Rochelle Library, City of New Rochelle, and St. Peter Church. These partnerships have solidified Miztli LLC's presence in the cultural scene, highlighting its commitment to diversity and community enrichment through cultural events and programs.

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