Frida Kahlo

Immerse yourself in some of the greatest masterpieces of all time in our Perpetual Guardian Planetarium with a special one-off screening of Frida Kahlo. Enjoy a coffee and cake from our café for only $5, and settle in for a morning enjoying the arts at Tūhura Otago Museum.

Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns?

Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career.

Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews, commentary, and a detailed exploration of art delivers a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience, and her unmatched lust for life, politics, men, and women.

Delving deeper than any film has done before, engaging with world-renowned Kahlo experts, exploring how great an artist she was; discover the real Frida Kahlo.

Rated E, Runtime 90 Minutes, coffee and cake deal valid only for ticket holders.

10.30am, Sunday 26 February 2023
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium
$20 Adults, $15 Seniors, Students and Concession