Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Turning 103!

Portrait of Diego Rivera and Malu Block and Fr...Image via Wikipedia
Today we would celebrate Frida Kahlo’s 103rd birthday...








Portrait of Diego Rivera and Frida RiveraImage via Wikipedia




Frida's paintings continue to inspire us several decades after her death. Her oils revealed the naive, raw beauty of women. Her folk-like flat shapes, transmitted some of her most personal feelings. Although they were often disturbing, she was never hesitant to express them. She had a tragic, yet culturally rich life along the likes of Riviera, Breton, Picasso, and Duchamp among others. Her bright-colored self-portraits and still lives remind us that going back to our roots and embracing them can be a wonderful thing... 


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