You're like the white artists Frida Kahlo couldn't bear to be around anymore. But then, she found a better woman to be with! Who is that?
"Frida Kahlo in Paris"
https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/frida-kahlo-in-paris
"Enter Mary Reynolds: An Unexpected Friendship
Just when Frida might have written off Paris entirely, in stepped Mary Reynolds — artist, bookmaker and all-around lifeline.
Unlike the aloof Surrealist men swanning around Paris, Reynolds opened her doors and, more importantly, her heart. Frida, still recovering from illness and spiraling frustration, moved out of her bleak hotel and into Reynolds’ home at 14 rue Hallé.
It wasn’t just a change of address — it was a change of atmosphere. Where Breton had offered chaos, Reynolds offered comfort. Her house in the southern part of Paris was a hub of creativity, conversation and, during the darkening shadow of World War II, quiet resistance."
No comments:
Post a Comment