About the showSet in a reimagined Parisian café in 1947, this theatrical piece envisions an imagined meeting between two formidable artists, Frida Kahlo and Emmy Bridgwater.
The performance delves into the tensions between their contrasting worldviews, shaped by differing cultures, social classes, and artistic philosophies. Emmy Bridgwater, born in Edgbaston here in Birmingham, was an important English Surrealist, both a painter and a poet. In 1947 she was one of six English artists selected by André Breton to exhibit at the International Surrealist Exhibition in Paris. Frida Kahlo, the celebrated Mexican painter, is known for her striking self-portraits and imagery rooted in Mexican culture. Though often linked to Surrealism, she rejected that label, saying, “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” The dynamic between Frida’s bold, unfiltered passion and Emmy’s quiet, surreal introspection brings their artistic journeys to life. Their differences create moments of friction, revelation, and understanding, showing how opposing perspectives can challenge, shape, and inspire new ways of seeing the world. COMMISSIONED BY
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Photo by Owen de Visser
Event Type: Theatre
Writers: Ruth Mestel & Isabel Quiroz Duration: 10-15 minutes (in development) Language: English Age Suitability: 16+ Requirements: Audio equipment, round table, two chairs. 
Photo by Andrew Roberts
The performance video is available upon request. Please get in touch with us at contact [at] itzatna.org for more details.
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