Book Review: Frida Kahlo and San Francisco
San Francisco is likely not the first place you’d think of when imagining Frida Kahlo’s legacy. Instead, what often comes to mind are Mexico City, Coyoacán, her enchanting La Casa Azul. However, a new book, Frida Kahlo and San Francisco, published by Hirmer Publishers and distributed by the University of Chicago Press, brings to light the pivotal role that San Francisco played in the construction of the artist’s identity, embrace of her Mexican heritage and development as a skilled painter.
Luchita Hurtado: A New Book by Hans Ulrich Obrist Offers a Glimpse into the Magical Life of the Artist
Luchita Hurtado, a new book from Hauser & Wirth released on occasion of what would have been the artist’s 100th birthday, presents an intimate portrait of Hurtado’s life and work through a selection of never-before-seen photographs and art from her studio, as well as her own words in a conversation with friend and colleague, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director at the Serpentine Galleries.
Book Review: Hollywood Arensberg: Avant-Garde Collecting in Midcentury L.A.
Hollywood Arensberg: Avant-Garde Collecting in Midcentury L.A. is an exciting new book published by the Getty on the collection of notable art collectors Walter and Louise Arensberg at their home in Hollywood.