in wonderland
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There’s something about being in the presence of Frida Kahlo’s work that sends a chill up my spine. It taps into every human emotion imaginable. Boo to the guard who didn’t let me photograph her work during my visit to LACMA yesterday. But, all the better. I stood in front of Las Dos Fridas for a substantial amount of time – cameraless – alone with my thoughts and the work. I had forgotten just how powerful this piece was in person. Can you imagine several galleries of Fridas and other greats like Dorothea Tanning, Alice Rahon and Lee Miller? And when I say the greats – I’m referring to the Women of Surrealism. Although men take the credit for this movement, female artists play an extremely pivotal role in the visual narrative of this time. Not as a muse propped on a chaise fulfilling a fantasy – but as powerful voices seeking to reconstruct their identities.
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Thank you so much for sharing this, since you told me you where going to the show; i have been waiting for you to blog about it, and it was worth the wait! I can’t even put myself in your shoes; the thought of being face to face with an original Frida. She is by far my favorite artist in the world, Her work is so raw and beautiful. I can feel her whenever i see her work, i can see her vision. Beautiful pictures and as always a fascinating blog, thank you.
Amazing photos, Rachel. Thanks for sharing what you could with those of us who won’t be able to see this in person. I love Frida.
ok, Im in love!! Im a hugeeee fan of art and the pieces you have posted are simply amazing!! thank you so much for sharing!!
xoxo
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