Question

Frida Kahlo is one of the twentieth century's most commented-upon artists. In the painting The Broken Column, she created a work that communicates some of the pain she endured because of an initial injury and numerous later surgeries. What makes this artist's personal story worth caring about for viewers of this work? Is it because of the intensity of her expression, or because she seems to speak for all women?

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Answer: A lot of "art" fans can relate when an artist shows their own hurt in their art. Which is something Frida showed frequently. She was not only speaking to women but men as well. Though Frida was a female activist she had many of men on her side.

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