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"Frida – A Singular Vision of Beauty and Pain" by Julia Fullerton-Batten in Los Angeles, US
22 December 2025
"Julia Fullerton-Batten: Tableaux" the solo exhibition by Fahey/Klein Gallery that showcases photographs from two significant series - "Old Father Thames" and the one dedicated to Frida - will be open until January 17, 2026.
Frida Kahlo has become an enduring symbol of creative resilience since her passing in 1954. Fullerton-Batten believed that Kahlo's legacy, her "fearless self-expression," and her deep love of Mexico served as the inspiration for a body of work that honored the artist's spirit and native country.
“Her legacy as an artist reminds us to embrace our own uniqueness, confront our challenges head-on, and find beauty in the most unexpected places.” Fullerton-Batten explains. “Her paintings stand as a testament to the enduring power of art to heal, inspire, and ignite change. Through her paintings, Kahlo offers us a unique perspective on Mexican culture, identity, and the human condition, leaving an indelible mark on both national and global art history.”
Fullerton-Batten fell in love with "the colors, the people, and the rhythm of life" after her retrospective in Mexico City in 2022. She found original handcrafted Tehuana dresses from Oaxaca, which Kahlo wore to show her pride in her country and culture, by collaborating with a local film costume designer. Photographed in a variety of unique settings, such as the mysterious "doll island" of Xochimilco, centuries-old haciendas, a Luis Barragán home, and an abandoned mansion in the center of Mexico City, Kahlo's cultural identity is transformed into a lush, modern dreamscape in these pictures, which combine homage and invention.
Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
More info and images at the Gallery website below.
