Swirling Dichotomies...

Went to see the Frida Kahlo Exhibit: "Timeless" at the College of DuPage over the weekend. I realized I knew very little about Frida Kahlo. Iconic Woman. Iconic Mexican Artist. A striking-looking woman. A strong, beautiful, vibrant and fiercely intelligent woman. Someone who made art while living a life  battling physical challenges, illnesses, and devastating injuries. 

Her paintings are overwhelmingly powerful. Especially her self-portraits:

The other thing. 

Her personal history is a microcosm of the 20th Century. She had a stormy, on-again, off-again, on-again relationship with the 20 year older Diego Rivera, famed and world-renowned muralist. The powerhouse couple was dubbed "The Dove and the Elephant."

Frida & Diego, a universe of swirling dichotomies embodying the 20th Century and resonating today:

Art vs. Commerce

Male vs. Female

Beauty vs the Not Beautiful

Communism vs. Capitalism

Poverty vs. Wealth

Old vs. Young

Healthy vs Illness

Photography vs Painting

Revolution vs. Reaction

Power vs. Vulnerability

Love vs. Hate

Loyalty vs. Betrayal

Marriage vs. Divorce

An amazing story and exhibition.