Early Life and Background
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Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter known for her distinctive, vibrant self-portraits and her deeply personal and symbolic art. Here are some key points about her life and work:
Birth: Born on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City.
Health Issues: Experienced polio as a child and a severe bus accident at age 18, which led to numerous surgeries and chronic pain.
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Identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society.