![]() In the 1970s, Frida Kahlo became an icon of El Movimiento (the Chicano Movement) in the United States. Unfortunately, she was primarily known as the wife of Diego Rivera. While many admirers stood outside of her informal funeral ceremony, Frida Kahlo didn’t receive widespread recognition and notoriety until a few decades later. Photo by Sasha Savinov Frida Kahlo’s Legacy As per her wishes, she was cremated and her ashes remain at the house where she was born in Mexico City. Her cause of death was declared pulmonary embolism, although some believe it was in fact an overdose of painkillers.Įven in her death, Frida Kahlo was political, as her coffin was draped with the flag of el Partido Comunista Mexicano (the Mexican Communist Party). Click here to learn more about this painting and some interpretations of it.įrida Kahlo passed away on July 13, 1954, one week after turning 47. Her last painting was Viva la Vida (Long Live Life) – a vibrant and colorful portrayal of watermelons. Her deteriorating condition was clearly on her mind, as the last words that she wrote were “ Espero alegre la salida – y espero no volver jamás” (I joyfully await the exit – and I hope to never return). She made one last public appearance in 1954 at a demonstration against the CIA invasion of Guatemala, which worsened her condition. She later had to have her right leg amputated at the knee, causing her to sink deeper into depression and attempt suicide. Despite being told by doctors not to attend, she showed up in an ambulance and had her bed moved into the gallery so she could join. Esta fue la única exposición individual en su país durante su vida (This was the only solo exhibition in her country during her lifetime). In 1953, there was an exhibition of her work in Mexico. Eventually, she needed una silla de ruedas (a wheelchair) or crutches to get around and mostly stayed at the Blue House.Īs she did throughout her life, Kahlo persisted and kept working. She underwent several operations over the years, one of which caused an infection that resulted in several follow-up procedures. Her own health problems continued to worsen as well. Kahlo’s father died in 1941, which sent her into a severe depression. Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash Gone too Soon ![]()
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