Frida Kahlo on the Big Screen at Lincoln Theater
"The Two Fridas." 1939. A scene in the Exhibition On Screen (EOS) film, "Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon." See it at the Lincoln Theater May 28 and 29. Courtesy of EOS
"The Two Fridas." 1939. A scene in the Exhibition On Screen (EOS) film, "Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon." See it at the Lincoln Theater May 28 and 29. Courtesy of EOSThe life and legacy of one of the world’s most recognizable and influential artists returns to the Lincoln Theater big screen in Exhibition on Screen’s Frida Kahlo encore. Instantly recognizable by her bold self-portraits, signature brows, and vibrant floral imagery, Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favorite female artist, beloved by young and old. Yet behind the iconic image lies a far more complex story, one that the film seeks to uncover with depth and sensitivity.
Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning documentary offers an intimate, visually rich exploration of Kahlo’s life, work, and enduring cultural impact. First released during the pandemic to limited audiences, the film has been re-released due to popular demand, now with new expanded material.
Who was Frida Kahlo beyond the mythology? The documentary invites audiences to move past the familiar portraits and into the emotional and political landscape that shaped her work. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide it, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art.
Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with those who knew her, commentary from world experts and a detailed exploration of her art, combined with new special bonus footage from the 2026 Tate exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of color and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution.
Join us for this compelling cinematic experience Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. and Friday, May 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 Lincoln Theater member, and $5 youth are available in advance through the online box office at www.LincolnTheater.org. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door 30 minutes before showtime. Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St. in downtown Damariscotta. More information is available online or by contacting the theater office at info@LincolnTheater.org or 563-3424.
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