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Nitram

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3. Whether or not her art was Surrealist, it drew from the same roots of dreams, symbolism,

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 12, 2018, 08:12 AM

Jun 2018

introspection, self-analysis. As a Mexican woman she added elements informed by her experiences as a woman in a patriarchal society, as a person who grew up in a strict Catholic culture, and the influence of Native American culture.

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FRIDA KAHLO: 'Making Her Self Up' The Artist's Personal Belongings On View, London [View all] appalachiablue Jun 2018 OP

I love her paintings. Nitram Jun 2018 #1

Frida's life was exceptional like the expressive, fascinating & unique art she created. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #2

Whether or not her art was Surrealist, it drew from the same roots of dreams, symbolism, Nitram Jun 2018 #3

Saw exhibition of her work at New York Botanical Garden Y-T Jan 2019 #4