Frida Kahlo's lush, artistic sanctuary finds 2nd home in Seoul

Mexico's vivid colors and the botanical world that inspired Frida Kahlo have taken root in Seoul.

For Kahlo, who spent much of her life in physical pain following a catastrophic bus accident, the lush garden of her famous Casa Azul (Blue House) in Mexico City served as both a sanctuary and a vital canvas.

Now, Seoul Botanic Park is transforming its grounds into an immersive celebration of the artist's life, paintings, and enduring connection with nature.

The city-run botanical garden is hosting "Botanic Garden Is an Art Museum — Plants Loved by Frida" from Wednesday through Aug.

17, inviting visitors to explore exhibitions, performances and hands-on programs inspired by one of Mexico's most celebrated painters.

The annual summer event, now in its second year, expands on last year's exhibition dedicated to Claude Monet by turning its focus to Kahlo's paintings and the symbolic role that plants and nature played throughout her life and artistic career.

The exhibition stretches from the Sunken Garden on the first floor of the Plant Culture Center to the conservatory, recreating spaces ins ...