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By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com Guide to Mexico Travel

Frida Kahlo's 100th Birthday

Saturday June 30, 2007
July 6th marks the 100 year anniversary of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's birth. There are several events going on in Mexico City to commemorate the date. A retrospective of her work is on display in the Palacio de Bellas Artes until August 19. This is the largest comprehensive exhibit of Kahlo's work ever, with a total of 354 pieces, including paintings, drawings, sketches and personal letters. There will also be a special exhibit in the Museo Frida Kahlo of letters written to Frida by her husband, Diego Rivera.

Photo of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Carl Van Vechten Collection

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