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Today, the house in which she was born, died, and lived in with her husband, has been turned into a museum.
It is known as La Casa Azul (the Blue House).
It is one of the most popular museums in Mexico City and in the neighborhood of Coyoacán.
The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico City.
It was during her time in France that she painted 'The Two Fridas' (1939), pictured here.
"I hope this exit is joyful and I hope never to return," were the last words taken from this Mexican artist's journal entry before her passing.
The famed Frida Kahlo was born in the outer portion of Mexico City, but from that day on the whole world would grow to know her name.
Want to get to know a little more about one of the most important artists ever to come out of the Latin American country? Click through this fascinating gallery and be surprised at these little-known facts about the feminist icon and painter.
Frida Kahlo: little-known facts about the famous Mexican artist
The fascinating painter passed away on July 13, 1954
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The famed Frida Kahlo was born in the outer portion of Mexico City, but from that day on the whole world would grow to know her name.
Want to get to know a little more about one of the most important artists ever to come out of the Latin American country? Click through this fascinating gallery and be surprised at these little-known facts about the feminist icon and painter.