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Frida Kahlo: Capturing Identity and Empowerment Through Self-Portraits

Frida Kahlo, born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City, is regarded as one of the most famous and influential artists of the twentieth century. Her extremely intimate and expressive self-portraits have captivated audiences all over the world while also exploring important themes of identity, pain, and empowerment. Kahlo’s paintings conveyed her experiences, hardships, and tenacity, making her a symbol of strength and originality.