Art Talk with Janet Mandel, adults

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Art Educator Janet Mandel discusses the life and work of Frida Kahlo. She will return on November 10 to discuss Frida Kahlo's husband, Diego Rivera.

The Art World’s Most Famous Power Couple: Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, whose tempestuous relationship is legendary, created mesmerizing images that have captivated art lovers worldwide. Join us for this two-part presentation that will acquaint you first with Frida Kahlo, the feminist icon of anguish and passion, and then Diego Rivera, her brilliant and charismatic husband, one of the giants of Mexican Muralism.

Presenter Bio:

Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. In October of 2003 she was named runner-up for the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) Teacher of the Year award and was formally recognized by the New Jersey State Legislature and Governor Codey for this achievement. In May of 2004 she was the recipient of the “Innovations in Special Education Award” from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) and the Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped (ASAH). Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.