Often a symbol of Mexican pop culture, Frida's
heartache and personal perspective on themes
of love and sexuality are not to be overlooked.
Frida Khalo, a prominent Mexican painter, unveiled
various aspects of her life to the public through
expressive self-portraiture and intimate letters
archived after her passing. By looking at her letters
in relation to her paintings, one can better
understand Frida.
Love           
is like an aroma,
like a current,
like rain.
Do not
deny me other desires
that form the whole
of what I feel
for you
Since I fell
in love with you
everything is transformed
and is full
of beauty.
I want to live
and be strong
in order to
love you...
...to give you
everything
that is good
in me, so that
you will not
feel alone...
Bartoli-
last night I felt as if many wings caressed me
all over.
... love you with all
the tenderness
that you deserve.