![]() ![]() ![]() She was impaled by a handrail that went straight through her pelvis, the impact of which apparently also tore off all her clothes. She was travelling on a bus that collided with a tram, killing many of the passengers onboard. Tragically, Frida was in a violent accident at age 18. Here, we take a look further beyond her celebrated monobrow. Whilst both her art and her image possess cultural value, she also lived a fascinating yet tragic life and her story makes her work all the more meaningful. Her image is instantly recognisable, having become a truly iconic artist whose personal identity has become as famous as her art itself. Born on July 6th 1907, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo would have turned 114 this year.
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