Frida Kahlo's Influence On History

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There are many influential people that have impacted our history in the past and today. These historical figures have been known to do something very important in their life that have made changes of how we live today. If I could meet anyone from our past history, it would be someone that influences my everyday life style. Frida Kahlo is who I want to meet. There are two reasons why I want to meet her: I want to get inspired by her art, and know her personality.
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican female painter who was very inspiring and unique too. I know if I had the chance to meet her in person, we would connect real quickly. I am an artist like she was but not very skilled like her. If I could ask her for art lesson from her, it would mean the

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