Tag Archives: Frida Kahlo

Today I stole Frida’s flowers

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Art for Housewives

 Today I stole Frida’s flowers… My friend, Franca, and I recently went to see the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale.  I have a passion for huipiles and since Frida wore them all the time, the exhibit demanded my … Continue reading →

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Frida and her rebozos

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Art for Housewives

I have two rebozos from  Santa Maria del Rio (San Luis Potosi), known for its rebozo school.  Even though it was more than 30 years ago, I still remember the day I bought them.  The green one is still brightly colored (maybe because … Continue reading →

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Ex Voto Retablos

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on CONTENT:
In modern philosophical theory, an acknowledgment of power beyond human understanding is largely absent. Ex Votos however are votive offerings of gratitude for a vow or prayer fulfilled. Votive offerings are given before prayer fulfillment as appeasement…

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Pasión Por Frida

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Back to Frida!

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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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