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Frida Kahlo’s Family Says New Immersive Exhibit Showcases Artist’s Great Loves

Virginia IsaadMarch 2, 2022

by Virginia IsaadMarch 2, 202206961

Frida Kahlo’s art continues to captivate people around the world and she remains one of the most prominent and coveted artists of the 20th century. Recently one of her works, “Diego y Yo”, went for $34.9 million at a Sotheby’s...

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Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait Becomes Most Expensive Work by LATAM Artist Sold in Auction

Virginia IsaadNovember 17, 2021November 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 17, 2021November 17, 2021026066

Iconic Mexican/German artist Frida Kahlo remains one of the most recognized and coveted artists from Latin America and on Tuesday her artwork broke an auction record. One of her famous self-portraits has become the most expensive work by a Latin...

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First Official Frida Kahlo Series Set to Start Production this Year with Latinx Team at the Helm

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 202106863

The first ever official Frida Kahlo television series is in the works and production may start as soon as later this year with a Latinx team working on the project, Deadline reported. The TV series which is being developed by...

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15 Things You Should Know About Legendary Artist Frida Kahlo

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 16, 2020August 11, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 16, 2020August 11, 2020032159

There are certain legendary icons who we know on a first-name basis. Those who only become bigger stars, inspirations, and symbols over time, who we continue to honor even decades after their death. This all definitely rings true of Mexican...

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Frida Kahlo Exhibit Focused on Her Fashion Makes Its West Coast Debut

Virginia IsaadMarch 4, 2020July 30, 2020

by Virginia IsaadMarch 4, 2020July 30, 202003923

Frida Kahlo‘s art is making its way to the Golden State with the launch of “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving” opening March 21 at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The exhibit will focus on how she used...

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The Frida Kahlo Corporation is Being Sued by a California-Based Artist

Araceli CruzJanuary 28, 2020July 20, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 28, 2020July 20, 20200134962

If you put the face of Frida Kahlo on anything and sell it, you will make money. The issue with the iconic Mexican artist’s image isn’t whether she’s bankable or not, it’s about who has the right to use her...

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Mexican Abuela Sells Hand Designed Frida Dolls on the Street

Virginia IsaadJanuary 22, 2020July 20, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 22, 2020July 20, 202005232

First the world was introduced to culinary wonder Doña Ángela on Youtube and now there’s another Mexican grandma making a splash on the interweb. Meet an abuela selling handmade “Friditas” on the street in Mexico City with a sign that...

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Latinx Playwright Explores Mystery of Frida Kahlo’s Controversial Death

Virginia IsaadJanuary 15, 2020July 18, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 15, 2020July 18, 202007693

Frida Kahlo is hailed as a feminist icon and one of the greatest painters of all time but much of her life is still shrouded in mystery and playwright Odalys Nanin’s play is a never-before-seen look at the final week...

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‘My Friend Frida’ Series Reimagines Frida Kahlo as a Millennial Hipster

Virginia IsaadDecember 4, 2019July 6, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 4, 2019July 6, 202004045

Frida Kahlo is a beloved icon and one of the most revered and talented artists of all time but how would people feel about the eccentric Mexican artist today? That is the question that inspired creator/writer/director Juan Rodriguez and co-producer/writer...

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Largest Frida Kahlo Exhibit in 40 Years Happening in Chicago Next Year

Virginia IsaadNovember 26, 2019July 16, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 26, 2019July 16, 202004787

Frida Kahlo’s work will always draw crowds and Chicago is not just hosting a new exhibition on her work next summer, they’re borrowing 26 original works from the Museo Dolores Olmedo in Mexico City to display the largest collection of...

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Come Alive in New Exhibit

Araceli CruzOctober 28, 2019July 26, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 28, 2019July 26, 202003771

The profound bond between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, which began years before they were married, continues long after their deaths. Yet these two enrapturing modernists never exhibited together when they were alive. The Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican...

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30 Frida Kahlo Tattoos We’re Obsessed With

HipLatinaSeptember 9, 2019August 14, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 9, 2019August 14, 2020019776

is one of the most iconic Latina artists of her time, which is why the Latinx community continues to reference and praise her major contributions to art, personal style, female empowerment, resistance to traditional beauty standards, and the orgullo Latino she...