On October 25, 2025, NOOR Royal Museum hosted an intimate, invitation-only evening to unveil — for the first time in the United Arab Emirates — original works by Frida Kahlo. The night marked a milestone in the UAE’s cultural landscape and reaffirmed the museum’s commitment to presenting world-class art in Dubai.
Event Overview
For the first time in the UAE, three original paintings by the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo were presented in Dubai. Carefully selected from private collections and brought under expert curatorial supervision, these works offered a rare, personal encounter with Frida’s emotional world — her pain, identity, and uncompromising self-portraiture.
A Historic Debut
This presentation stands as a historic debut in the region. Frida Kahlo’s works have travelled across continents and inspired generations, yet this was the first time her original paintings were seen in the United Arab Emirates. By hosting this unique evening, NOOR Royal Museum further positioned itself as a cultural bridge between the Middle East and the international art scene.
Curatorial Statement
Frida Kahlo’s paintings are more than images — they are testimonies. They speak about resilience, identity, and the intimate bond between suffering and beauty.
This presentation was curated to highlight that human depth. The lighting, spatial arrangement, and narrative sequence were all designed to allow visitors to encounter Frida not as a myth, but as a woman, an artist, and a storyteller.
“Frida Kahlo invites us to look inward. Her work is a mirror — raw, poetic, and timeless.”
