The Museum Frida Kahloalso known as La Casa Azul, received a visit from Malala YousafzaiNobel Peace Prize 2014, who gave a tour in which he highlighted the connection between history, art and equal rights.
Malala, one of the most influential voices in the defense of education and women’s rights worldwide, had the opportunity to learn up close about the life, work and legacy of Frida Kahloone of the most representative figures of Mexican and world art.
As with all distinguished visitors, Malala Yousafzai He left his mark in the special book for it, where he wrote: “It was a pleasure to visit the Blue House. Frida has inspired people, including women like us in Pakistan, to believe in themselves, be themselves and express themselves. I will always carry his message with me.”
In case you missed it: Kylie Minogue will return to Mexico with her Tension Tour
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was always accompanied by members of the British Embassy in Mexico, as well as the director of the museum complex located in the heart of Coyoacán, teacher Perla Labarthe.
The visit of Malala not only reaffirms the relevance of Frida Kahlo’s legacy, but also the Trust’s mission to preserve and disseminate the impact of artists like Frida and Diego Rivera on global culture.
There she explored the spaces of this site that was the nerve center of the life and work of the Mexican plastic artist, recognized worldwide, while the speaker also reflected on the impact of Diego Rivera’s partner, as well as the vindication of social and gender struggles.
In case you missed it: “The Substance”: Arrives on October 31 on platforms
A press release issued by the museum reads: “We are excited to have welcomed such an emblematic figure as Malala, and we are grateful for her signature in the Blue House visitor book, further testimony to the scope of Malala’s work. “Frida in all spheres of thought and action.”
They even made it clear that visits like that of Malala Yousafzai reinforce the ties between the fight for human rights and art as a vehicle for social change.
LDAV