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Feb052016

Frida and Diego

DateFriday, February 5, 2016 at 9:00PM

Diego Rivera - The Arsenal- Frida Kahlo Distributes Arms (El arsenal-Frida Kahlo repartiendo armas), detail, from the cycle "Political Vision of the Mexican People", 1928, fresco - approx. 79 7/8" x 13' 6" (2.03 x 3.98 m - Ministry of Education, Mexico City (click photo for larger image)Self-Portrait as a Tehuana (Diego on My Mind) - 1943 - Oil on Masonite - 29 7/8 x 24 in. - Gelman Collection, Mexico City (click photo for larger image)Although this is the only image Diego Rivera (1886-1957) ever painted of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) — we know that she was his muse from the beginning--to the end--of their long and turbulent relationship. They were married twice. He had a string of affairs—including one with her sister. Frida also had multiple affairs, with both men and women. Nevertheless, we also know...without question...that Diego was Frida Kahlo’s muse. Some of her paintings include his image--and most of them deal with issues involving their relationship.

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