When does the event start?

The lecture starts on April 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM and is expected to end at around 6:30 PM.

How much is the admission?

Admission costs 5 Euros at the box office.

Where does the event take place?

At the Museum of Women's Culture Regional - International at Hirschenstr. 16 in 90762 Fürth.

Is the museum accessible?

No, the museum is not accessible according to the event information.

What is the content about?

The lecture is dedicated to Frida Kahlo, her father Guillermo Kahlo, and Cristina Kahlo, highlighting family stories, myths, and cultural contexts between Germany and Mexico.

Are there official social media channels?

Yes, the museum lists official channels on Instagram and Facebook as well as the website of the Women in One World association.

Frida Kahlo retold: Gaby Franger connects family myths with art history

Name: Germany - Mexico. Frida Kahlo. Family Stories.
Start: 2026-04-11T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-11T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Museum Frauenkultur Regional - International

An evening about Frida Kahlo, family myths, and the search for traces between Germany and Mexico

With her lecture Germany - Mexico. Frida Kahlo. Family Stories., Gaby Franger opens a literary-historical perspective on one of the most fascinating artist families of the 20th century. At the Museum of Women’s Culture Regional - International in Fürth, biographical research is combined with cultural context, linguistic precision, and the reading atmosphere that turns knowledge into a lively event.

Frida Kahlo beyond the cliché

Frida Kahlo is far from just iconic images; she also represents an ongoing interpretive history of an artist whose influence still resonates in art, pop culture, and feminist discourses. The lecture takes this reception history seriously while simultaneously bringing family entanglements to the forefront. This creates a literature-informed approach to a life story surrounded by myths and thus demands careful inquiry.

Guillermo Kahlo, Cristina Kahlo, and the German trace

Particularly intriguing is the perspective on Guillermo Kahlo, Frida's father, whose life path leads from Pforzheim to Mexico. Gaby Franger and Rainer Huhle have already freed his biography from legends and accessed it through primary sources. The evening opens up a panorama of migration, photography, family memory, and cultural translation. Also, Cristina Kahlo, Frida’s great-niece, appears as an important contemporary voice who continues to contemplate the family’s artistic legacy.

Lecture, research, and cultural context

Gaby Franger is known for her work at the intersection of social science, women's studies, and cultural history. This is precisely where the evening derives its authority: not from mere admiration but from thorough research, historical depth, and an eye for connections. Those interested in literature, image history, feminism, and Latin American culture will experience a well-founded author encounter with clear added value.

Venue with a special atmosphere

The Museum of Women's Culture Regional - International is one of the places in Fürth where cultural education and personal closeness come together. The event takes place in a non-accessible building, yet its setting promises an intimate, focused discussion situation. Especially for a topic like Frida Kahlo, which oscillates between art, biography, and family narrative, a fitting space for reflection and exchange is created here.

Conclusion: An evening for all who want to experience art history as a living narrative

This lecture promises no museum-like outside perspective but a clever, inspiring approach to an international icon and her German-Mexican family stories. Anyone wanting to read Frida Kahlo anew, contextualize myths, and understand cultural entanglements should experience this evening live.