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Development and Implementation of Interpretation and Educational Programming for "Frida Kahlo's Garden"

October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2016 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) will plan, implement, and evaluate educational programming for its upcoming garden-wide exhibition, "Frida Kahlo's Garden." The programming and interpretation will create an immersive, compelling, interdisciplinary learning experience that merges arts, humanities, and science themes. Programming will celebrate Mexican culture, immersing visitors in the music, dance, food, and fashion that influenced Kahlo and continues to inspire people today. Through the exhibit and programming, visitors will gain insight into the impact of Kahlo's interest in the natural world on her artwork; understand the continuing impact of Mexican nature, nationalism, and intellectual history on arts and culture; and make personal connections between art, nature, and their own lives. The project will also provide a model for other botanical gardens to use to create interdisciplinary exhibitions.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Museums for America
Award Number: MA-10-14-0388-14
Funding Amount: $144,824

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Karen Daubmann
    Principal Investigator
    New York Botanical Garden
  • Discipline: Art, music, and theater | Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | History/policy/law | Life science | Social science and psychology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Exhibitions | Parks, Outdoor, and Garden Exhibits

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