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How do you measure the popularity of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who would have turned 100 this year?
Judging by the monstrous lines outside of the Bellas Artes museum all summer long, Frida has never been more beloved in Mexico. The Bellas Artes exposition was the single largest showing of Frida’s works and brought together far-flung pieces from various private collections.
An estimated 410,000 filed past the exhibition this summer and having witnessed the incredible lines in person, I can attest to the devotion (and saint-like patience) of Frida’s fans. Unfortunately, my wife and I never made it before the exhibition closed this past weekend. Every time we went we were confronted with 3-hour waits and lines snaking for blocks.
Apparently Frida’s works have to return to their respective homes and the exhibition won’t be extended (boo hoo). Congrats to everyone who made it inside.
Above is a self-portrait by Frieda, which the U.S. Postal Service chose to honor the artist in a stamp issued in 2001.
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