Tag Archives: Frida Kahlo

Happy Birthday Frida!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Art for Housewives

Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907. In celebration, see Frida’s Garden!

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Marina van Koesveld, magical thinker

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Art for Housewives

We were having coffee at the Meltemi looking towards the sea when I saw a woman with long dark hair bending down to pick up objects from the beach.  Even without seeing her face, I knew it was Marina.  Because … Continue reading →

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Marina as Frida wearing Muy Marcottage

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Art for Housewives

 Marina has always had a connection with Frida Kahlo even before the latter’s popularity.  So I asked Marina to model some of my huipiles.  We had a great morning but it will take a few days before I will be … Continue reading →

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Retablos and the Art of Appreciation

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Art for Housewives

 Frida Kahlo and Retablos

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Photographer Graciela Iturbide: Capturing the Spirit

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Broad Strokes: The National Museum of Women in the Arts' Blog:
Mexican artist Graciela Iturbide is considered on of the most important and influential Latin American photographers of the past four decades. Her oeuvre is rich in…

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