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01-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Frida Kahlo photo exhibit brings rare personal images to Hagerstown
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is set to host a major exhibition featuring personal photographs of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The exhibition, titled "Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon," will run from June 14 to Oct. 5, according to a community announcement. It will showcase 115 images from a collection of 450 photographs and objects acquired in 2003 by Vicente Wolf, a Cuban-born interior designer based in New York City. Wolf is believed to own the largest known collection of personal and family photographs of Kahlo in private hands. "My intention was to focus on the most iconic and emotionally resonant images — those that best capture Frida's presence, her aura and the complexity of her personal life," Wolf said in the announcement. "I was especially drawn to those that offered an intimate glimpse into her world, particularly those taken by Diego (her husband, Mexican artist Diego Rivera), which feel charged with both affection and insight. My goal was to create a portrait of Frida that goes beyond the myth — to reveal the woman, the artist and the vulnerability behind the legend." The museum has created a specially designed space for the exhibition, using a color palette taken from a photograph of Kahlo for Vogue Magazine, according to Executive Director Sarah J. Hall. All interpretive materials for the exhibition will be presented in both Spanish and English, and the museum has planned complementary activities, including Latin classical music performances, diary-making workshops and summer camps. "We want our visitors to be inspired by Frida's spirit by tapping into lived experience to make art," Hall said in the announcement. Wolf said that he hopes visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Kahlo through the exhibition. "It's one thing to see her art; it's another to see the life that fueled it," he said in the announcement. The exhibition is organized by Vicente Wolf Associates from Wolf's collection. Major funding has been provided by Nora and Bruce Wilder and the Visit Hagerstown & Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Mondays and major holidays. Admission and parking are free. For more information, go to or call 301-739-5727. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Frida Kahlo exhibition coming to Hagerstown museum
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25-05-2025
- Lifestyle
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An interior designer with over 40 years of experience shares 9 things he'd never have in his own home
Interior designer Vicente Wolf shared which decor items he'd never have in his home and why. He said small coffee tables aren't functional enough, and short drapes can look odd. The designer also avoids faux fireplaces, plastic flowers, and mass-produced art. When designing your space, deciding what not to bring into your home can be just as important as choosing which pieces to buy. So, Business Insider asked Vicente Wolf, an interior designer with over 40 years of experience and principal designer of Vicente Wolf Associates, to share a few things he'd never have in his own space. Here's what he said. "Coffee tables offer people a place to put things down — even your feet, should you choose to," he told BI. A generously sized coffee table is especially necessary if you don't have end tables or other flat surfaces conveniently located nearby, Wolf added. Wolf avoids faux plants in his home designs as they can be lifeless and unchanging. They also don't hold a candle to living ones. "There is a joy in seeing things grow," he added. Plus, based on the ancient practice of feng shui, which focuses on harmony and balance in a space, every room should include something living. Wolf avoids using fluorescent bulbs in his home because they're not very flattering in spaces or against skin tones. "They are way too harsh for the eyes, and wreak havoc on the colors in the decor," he said. Matching furniture sets may be a one-step way to decorate a bedroom, but they lack originality, Wolf said. "In my opinion, they also look dated, as society has moved toward a more relaxed vision of home styling," he told BI. "Coordinating pieces that work together is so much more fun — and alluring — but do take an extra bit of thought." According to the designer, having drapes that hang above the floor is akin to wearing clothing that doesn't fit properly. He said drapes typically look best when they touch the floor or puddle a ½ inch to an inch or so. Although paper napkins are easier to clean up, Wolf said it's best to opt for cloth ones if you want a more sophisticated look. Cloth napkins are wonderful for entertaining guests and are a personal luxury to use in everyday life — just make sure they're good quality. "Buy cotton napkins that have some absorbency," he added. "You have to be able to wipe grease off your face properly." Wolf said mass-produced art is the opposite of sophistication, and using it is a missed opportunity to create a more personal home design. "I like my home and those of my clients to be an expression of how they live and who they are," he said. So, he prioritizes special original pieces and typically steers clear of reproduced art for himself and his clients. He suggested looking at secondhand stores for original art that "won't break the bank" or framing your own photos. After all, Wolf said, "most everything will work beautifully" in a really great frame. The designer said faux fireplaces can be tacky and electric inserts can't even come close to the look and feel of a real fireplace. "If you must, a gas-powered fireplace is acceptable, but there is nothing like the real thing with real logs," he said. "So, if it doesn't light, I don't want it." He also avoids displaying labeled or branded furniture in his home. "It's just tasteless," Wolf said. "Why do I want to give a company free advertising?" This story was originally published on November 7, 2022, and most recently updated on May 23, 2025. Read the original article on Business Insider
