The Truth about Frida Kahlo

<p>Frida Kahlo is an icon of art, feminism and... eyebrows.</p><br><p>Her art and imagery has entered into the mainstream like few artists have, and her life was as colourful and challenging as her creations.</p><br><p>She lived through revolutions, crippling accidents and illness, had a complicated marriage (to say the least) and many lovers.</p><br><p>Who was the woman behind all of this?</p><br><p>Joining Kate is Professor Patience Schell, Chair in Hispanic Studies at the University of Aberdeen, to help us get to know her.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="historyhit.com/subscribe"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>;. </p><br><p>All music from Epidemic Sounds.</p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.</p><p>Voting is now open for the Listener's Choice Award at this year's Podcast Awards! UK & Ireland listeners please place your vote on the Spotify mobile app here: <a href="open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open.spotify.com/s/xhg6PJa</a></p>;

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