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Frida Kahlo (July 7, 1907 - July 13, 1954) wrote in her diary a few days before her death:  "I hope the exit is joyful, and I hope never to come back."  In some ways Frida did not get her wish.  It has been over 40 years since her passing, and she is back. In some ways it is like she never left.  She was famous in her lifetime, as the wife of the celebrated muralist Diego Rivera and as a respected painter in her own right. Today her fame has turned into mythology and her intimate self-portraits of her personal pain and beauty are disturbing, sensual, and always memorable. In an interesting turn about, Frida, who was so supportive of indigenous Mexican art and clothing and culture during her life has had the favor returned by contemporary folk artists who celebrate her work and life in their art.  The famous Aguilar sisters of Oaxaca have been among the most significant modern day folk artists giving homage to Frida. Obviously they have used Frida's paintings as inspiration, but from that starting point they have created distinctive works of great feeling and charm.  The ceramic "Frida's of the Aguilar sisters can be seen in the book "Oaxacan Ceramics" and are featured in the magnificent exhibition sponsored by Banamex of Mexico : Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art, which will be at the Dallas Museum of Art in October 2001.
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