Frida Kahlo Diego Rivera

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Frida Kahlo was born July 6, 1907 in Coyoacan, Mexico. She was famous for painting. Some of her most famous paintings were, still life with parrot and fruit, thinking about death, and many many more. Diego rivera was born December 8, 1886 in Guanajuato, Mexico. She was also a famous muralist. Some of Diego's famous murals were, Man at the crossroads, The flower carrier, the history of Mexico, and much, much more

Frida and Diego were married December 8, 1940. Their marriage took place in Mexico. Frida Kahlo painted a portrait of their wedding that took two years of their married life.Their marriage was not approved by frida’s parents. Also Their marriage wasn't a happy one. Soon after they got married, they

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