You’ve probably seen the t-shirts, the travel mugs, the shoes, the sheet sets, or even the bottles of booze. Lately, it seems that everywhere you turn, you’re sure to find the image of famous painter Frida Kahlo staring back at you. Okay, maybe not lately, but in the last decade commercial interest in the artist has gone from slight amusement and curiosity to a global movement that nobody seems to understand. The woman who barely reached critical and public acclaim in her lifetime, and was overshadowed by her husband’s fame, is now an icon. Celebrities dress up as her, even … Continue reading The Day Frida Kahlo Went From A Communist Artist To A Multimillion Dollar Corporation