How pop culture sanitizes Frida Kahlo, erasing her radical spirit

by Baylie Clevenger

(Editor’s Note: This article was updated on 10/31/2019. None of the content was altered, but the photos were re-aligned in order to conform with Byte style guidelines).

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Able and Glamorous

nail polish bottles at CVS Kahlo-inspired makeup at Ulta Beauty Frida Kahlo Barbie doll

Money, money, money

Marxism Will Give Health to the Sick

Here and queer

State Enforced Homosexuality

— It's OK To Be Right (@itsaoktoberight) August 12, 2019

Out of all my local taxes, public schools get the biggest chunk. I'm appalled that LGBT History is actually a new part of the curriculum.

— Deplorable Dana (@DlYetton) August 12, 2019

Exoticize and make it edgy

Why does it matter?

who she really was

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Sources:  FridaKahlo.org, Twitter, YouTube,  CVS ,  Ulta ,  Mattel Frida Kahlo Foundation Images: Featured Image: