Starting in the 1930s, Mexico underwent a profound architectural renewal that transformed concepts of modernity and livability. This avant-garde movement created a need for furniture that aligned with new ways of building and living, a context in which Studio Evolución emerged in 1931. Founded by French designer Gastón Chaussat, the firm introduced the functionalist principles of the Bauhaus to Mexico, blending industrial design with new trends in modern interior design.

Chaussat’s influence reached some of the most innovative circles of Mexican artistic life. In 1934, the designer renovated the residence that Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo occupied at 432 Insurgentes Avenue, a space where Frida lived after her separation from Rivera that same year. When the artist returned to the Casa Estudio in San Ángel in 1937, she brought some of this furniture with her, incorporating the simplicity and functionality of modern design into her daily surroundings. This choice reveals a little-explored facet of Kahlo: her affinity for the international trends in design and architecture of her time.

This exhibition invites visitors to discover this lesser-known side of Frida Kahlo, linking aspects of her personal life with the vibrant modern design scene in Mexico during the 1930s. Through these pieces, visitors will be able to appreciate the aesthetic sophistication, cosmopolitan spirit, and international influences that helped redefine the country’s visual identity during a pivotal period in its cultural history.

Admission: $50

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