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Viva Frida!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Silver Birch Press:
Frida Kahlo (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) On this date in 1954,  Frida Kahlo left her body — at just 47 years old — but left us with her visionary, inspiring body…

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6 panels of my Frida series (my most personal pieces) will be on display/sale March 10!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Fridamania continues… © KATARINA THORSEN Recall my post about my Frida Series and that the pieces were born out of the need to process divorce and depression.  Now its time for celebration and renewals!  I LOVED making these pieces (China … Continue reading →

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Frida’s monobrow

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Art for Housewives

another Frida self-portrait I am doing a bit of research regarding huipiles and thus am taking a good look at Frida who wore them daily.  But today, more than huipiles, what interests me about Frida is the glorification of her monobrow referred … Continue reading →

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The Broken Column

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Defeating Pain:
Art can be something you do to express yourself, or something you view to move your soul. Art has always been a passion of mine, I love viewing art, and I used to draw much…

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Frida Kahlo: What’s in Her Closet?

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Lisa's History Room:
From ABC News/Univision Frida Kahlo’s Closet is Opened After 58 Years Frida Kahlo, wearing Chinese pajamas, is seen smoking after a 1946 operation. “Imagine being in Frida Kahlo‘s childhood home and opening up…

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