The museum holds an official license from the Frida Kahlo Corporation in Panama to create and display these high-quality authorized replicas.
Hans-Jürgen Gehrke and Mariella Remund founded the museum specifically to educate the public on Kahlo’s entire body of work in one place.
The exhibition includes replicas of paintings that are otherwise scattered across private collections or inaccessible global museums.
The reconstructions utilize traditional oil-on-canvas techniques to maintain the physical texture and color depth of the originals.
The museum organizes the exhibit chronologically to mirror the progression of Kahlo’s personal traumas and mental health.
The displays include explanations of the pre-Columbian artifacts and Mexican folk art that influenced Kahlo's aesthetic.
The exhibition is designed to provide a cohesive narrative that links Kahlo's paintings to specific dates and events in her life in Mexico City.
The Frida Kahlo Ausstellung, operated by the Kunstmuseum Gehrke-Remund, is a permanent exhibition dedicated exclusively to the works of Frida Kahlo. The collection features authorized, hand-painted oil replicas of Kahlo’s paintings, meticulously reconstructed to mirror the artist's original style and techniques. This exhibition is the only one of its kind worldwide authorized by the heirs of Frida Kahlo and the Frida Kahlo Corporation. The museum serves as an educational center providing deep context into Kahlo's biography, her physical struggles, and her political activities. Visitors encounter the life-size reconstructions in a space designed to mimic the atmosphere of La Casa Azul. The exhibition details the symbolism within her self-portraits, offering a comprehensive look at her surrealist and realist influences. It is located in a specialized facility south of the Baden-Baden railway station. The museum focuses on the art-historical significance of her work rather than displaying original canvases.
The area staged to resemble Frida Kahlo’s studio environment at La Casa Azul.
Read the extensive informative plaques before looking at the paintings to better understand the biographical context of each piece.
Visit during the weekday mornings to ensure a quiet environment, as the space is intimate and intended for deep focus.
Check the museum's website for scheduled guided tours, as they provide significantly more depth than self-guided viewing.
Do not expect to see original canvases; this is a specialized replica exhibition, not a gallery of antique originals.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Maintain a quiet, respectful tone as the space is designed for concentrated study of the artist's life.
