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Frida Kahlo devotees, this new exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia is your show.
Neel’s attention to the sensuous human subject, irrespective but mindful of race, gender, status and sexuality, was rare and undervalued, yet now seems prophetic.
A new three-part series brings together a wealth of material and voices to present new films, photographs, stories and theories about the brilliant artist.
The author of a new book exploring the making of heroines throughout history asks whether Barbie can ever overcome her reputation as the plastic antithesis of feminist ideals.
Monobrow, Instabrow, Scousebrow: here’s one facial feature that deserves more attention.
The Mexican artist and fervent Stalinist would be surprised to discover Theresa May’s choice of bracelet.
The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo kept monkeys as pets and painted them often. They symbolised the children she couldn’t have and were worshipped as gods of fertility in Aztec times.
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