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Short History Of...

Frida Kahlo

Short History Of...

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4.74.9K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2023

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Frida Kahlo is as much a modern icon for her personal flair as she is for her paintings. But how did her style develop, and what did she intend it to communicate? What was so subversive about her work, and the subjects she chose to portray? And why is she such an enduring figurehead for feminists, women with fertility issues, the queer community, and those living with disabilities and chronic pain? This is a Short History of Frida Kahlo. Written by Lindsay Galvin. With thanks to Circe Henestrosa, co-author of Frida Khalo: Making herself up and curator of a Frida Kahlo exhibition at London’s V&A museum. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:10.0

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0:21.9

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0:31.0

It is late afternoon of september the 17th 1925 and a light rain is falling on the San Juan market in Mexico City

0:39.2

An 18-year-old couple are making the journey home from La Escuela National Preparedoria or

0:45.0

National Preparedery School the most prestigious in all of Mexico

0:49.0

The young woman is dressed boyishly proudly sporting thick eyebrows that meet in the middle beneath a Baker boy cap that matches her boyfriend

0:57.5

The couple carry their books under one arm so they can hold hands

1:01.0

They weave through the city streets dodging traders heading to where they usually catch their bus

1:06.8

The air is laced with spices and the woman pauses to taste a piece of elote

1:12.4

Char grilled corn on the cob smothered in chili sauce

1:16.5

As she eats their bus rumbles past

1:19.2

Her boyfriend grabs her sleeve and drags her away

1:22.0

But though it's too late to catch it now another one parts the crowds on the street ahead

1:27.8

With a grin they agree to chase it down they race each other laughing

1:32.8

It takes a sprint but soon they have caught up and swing themselves onto the moving vehicle

1:38.2

Breathlessly they make their way to the back bench and slide into a space barely big enough for the two of them

1:44.0

As the bus swerves around a corner the passengers are squashed together chickens clucking in wicker cages at their feet

1:51.4

The young woman watches the streets outside

1:55.1

An electric tram with two coaches one of the old street cars or trolleys is heading towards the junction ahead traveling at a right angle to the bus

2:04.2

She's not concerned though close calls between vehicles are absolutely the norm on the chaotic streets of Mexico City

2:11.0

But now the bus starts rattling in acceleration

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