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Frida Kahlo's Legacy in the Art World
48:14 - 51:25 (03:11)
Frida Kahlo's impact on the art world, particularly among women and female artists, cannot be overstated. Despite living a painful life, her productivity and contribution to the art world were noteworthy before her death at the age of 47.
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Frida Kahlo, a renowned artist who experienced a lifetime of chronic pain and health problems, died at the age of 47.
48:14 - 49:09 (00:55)
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Frida Kahlo, a renowned artist who experienced a lifetime of chronic pain and health problems, died at the age of 47. While her cause of death was listed as pulmonary embolism, it is believed that she actually committed suicide due to the immense pain she had endured throughout her life.
ChapterFrida Kahlo's Legacy in the Art World
EpisodeSelects: Frida Kahlo: Painter, Icon, Genius
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Frida Kahlo's art and life were relatively unknown after her death, but in the late 70s, her work was rediscovered by art nationalists in Mexico, and she has been a pop icon ever since.
49:09 - 50:11 (01:02)
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Frida Kahlo's art and life were relatively unknown after her death, but in the late 70s, her work was rediscovered by art nationalists in Mexico, and she has been a pop icon ever since. Her famous unibrow has become a symbol of feminism and beauty standards.
ChapterFrida Kahlo's Legacy in the Art World
EpisodeSelects: Frida Kahlo: Painter, Icon, Genius
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A book by Desmond Morris called The Naked Woman, A Study of the Female Body, explains that women pluck their unibrow religiously, but Frida defied this norm, and her appreciation of herself inside and out is well-reflected in her art, making her legacy among women and female artists of great importance.
50:11 - 51:25 (01:14)
Summary
A book by Desmond Morris called The Naked Woman, A Study of the Female Body, explains that women pluck their unibrow religiously, but Frida defied this norm, and her appreciation of herself inside and out is well-reflected in her art, making her legacy among women and female artists of great importance.