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The Death of Frida Kahlo
On 13 July 1954, celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo died at the age of 47. She was best known for her vivid and often brutal self-portraits depicting her tragic life.
On July 13 1954, the celebrated Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, died at the age of 47. Married to the famous mural painter, Diego Rivera, Kahlo was best known for her vivid and often brutal self-portraits depicting different episodes in her tragic life. Witness hears from 90-year-old art critic Raquel Tibol, a friend of Kahlo's, and the veteran Mexican journalist, Elena Poniatowska.
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