After Frida Kahlo died in 1954, her husband Diego Rivera shut her belongings in a bathroom at their Mexico City home, the Blue House – then demanded it be locked until 15 years after his death.
Frida Kahlo (via aurorefleurs)
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Ever heard of "Kahlobilia" or "Fridamania"? This exhibition seeks to cut through the cult of personality and restore Frida Kahlo's artistic legacy.
Diego RIvera
New Mexico artist Emil Bisttram studied under Rivera in the 1930's. Can you detect Rivera's influence in Bisttram's artwork?
Dali meets Kahlo.
More artists hanging out together here.
"I didn’t come here for fun. I have to work to earn my livelihood. I have done some paintings which I want you to look over professionally. I want an absolutely straightforward opinion, because I cannot afford to go on just to appease my vanity. I want you to tell me whether you think I can become a good enough artist to make it worth my while to go on. I’ve brought three of my paintings here. Will you come and look at them?"
-Frida Kahlo, to Diego Rivera
An portrait of a famous love affair, as told by Diego Rivera. Read it here.
Art History Inspiration: Create until what you've created makes you feel small.
Diego Rivera.
Art History Photo of the Day: Frida Kahlo chooses a monkey over her cat. Cat doesn't care.
More artists and their cats.
Frida Kahlo (via explore-blog)
10 Women Who Changed Art History Forever, Pt. 2
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