Aeroméxico bets on supporting art

Aeromexico, the flagship airline of Mexico, is proud to sponsor the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V & A) in London. This will be the first exhibition outside of Mexico that will showcase the clothing and personal belongings of the iconic Mexican artist, in order to offer a new perspective on his fascinating life.

Aeromexico, through Aeromexico Cargo, transported more than 200 objects for the exhibition thanks to its direct, nonstop daily flight between Mexico City and London, operated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most modern aircraft in the world. The airline will also support the exhibition with the transportation of the staff of the Frida Kahlo Museum.

Thanks to the close collaboration with the Frida Kahlo Museum, personal objects from La Casa Azul will be exhibited, such as emblematic self-portraits, photographs, distinctive and colorful tehuana garments, pre-Columbian necklaces made by the artist, hand-painted corsets, letters and prosthetics, among other objects that will offer a visual narrative of his life.

Paul Verhagen, Director of International Sales at Aeromexico, said: "At Aeromexico we work every day to present not only Mexico's natural wealth, but also the historical and cultural heritage that defines the diversity and identity of this country and its people, for which we are very proud to be able to support and be part of the exhibition at the V & A Museum, which will serve to exhibit the legacy left by one of the greatest exponents of art in Mexico and the world. "

Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, said: "Frida Kahlo is one of the most emblematic and well-known artists of the last century. We are very excited to be able to present Frida's wardrobe, her medical corsets, makeup and other personal items along with her self-portraits, in order to better understand and celebrate this remarkable artist. "

Aeroméxico again reflects its commitment, not only to strengthen ties and connectivity between countries, but also to promote Mexico, supporting projects around the world, in order to present the most valuable of this country, including its art, culture and history.

Aeroméxico in the cultural promotion:

Aeroméxico has supported as a sponsor in the transfer of participants, guests, as well as artistic pieces from various cultural events inside and outside of our country.

Anonymous: Annual exhibition held in Miami and which brings together Latin American artists. In 2017, the event was held at the Bass Museum.

Casa Wabi and Casa Nano: Casa Wabi Foundation is an organization that promotes and promotes artists from Mexico. The foundation holds an annual contest for artists from all over the world to come and work in their workshop, located in Puerto Escondido. They also have an exchange with Casa Nano, a similar project in Japan, in which Aeromexico has also been a sponsor.

Morelia Film Festival: Recognized annual film event that brings together filmmakers, audiences and the film community of Mexico and the world.

International Festival of Mayan Culture: Annual event through which homage is paid to this wonderful culture.

Fénix Awards: Event that recognizes the work of the Ibero-American exponents of the seventh art.

Pixelatl: Ideas competition for animated intellectual properties (TV series or movies).

House of Mexico in Spain. In October of this year will be the opening of this site, which will aim to offer a space where various exhibitions and cultural expressions of Mexico in the world will be held.