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Frida Kahlo's legacy lives on in new Metropolitan Opera production

New York Post·Cindy Adams·19 days ago
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Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard performing as Frida Kahlo in a dress rehearsal for the opera "El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego" at the Metropolitan Opera House on May 11, 2026. Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images She’s Frida roam the city The family of Mexico’s famous and brilliant artiste Frida Kahlo just arrived in NYC. They also just opened a new museum in her honor (Museo Casa Kahlo) in Mexico City. Frida Kahlo, youngest living descendant of her late great fabulous aunt — also named Frida — and whose English is perfecto, told me right after they arrived Tuesday night that in the 1930s Frida and Diego visited here as guests of patron John D. Rockefeller Jr., who helped launch their NYC art careers . Last year, Stephen Schwarzman and fam — their apartment is the former Rockefeller manse — hosted the Kahlos to launch the Kahlo family’s new foundation. Rick Miramontez is the chair. “It’s our third time here,” Frida said. The family will attend opening night of the new Metropolitan Opera .…

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