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Frida Kahlo's intimate belongings to be exhibited in London

Clothes, jewelry, makeup, and even a prosthetic leg are among the highlights of this unique exhibition

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - Photo: Nickolas Muray/EFE
10/03/2018 |15:18Newsroom |
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, jewelry , makeup , and even a prosthetic leg belonging to Frida Kahlo will arrive at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London starting in June at the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up .

Frida Kahlo's intimate belongings

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were sealed in her house for more than 50 years after her death, thus this will be the first time they will have been seen outside Mexico.

"This exhibition will present an extraordinary collection of personal artefacts and clothing belonging to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo ." the V&A museum wrote.

A Guatemalan cotton coat , beautiful embroidered satin skirt , a selection of her cosmetics , her prosthetic leg , along with several photographs are among the highlights of this unique exhibition.

will be at the V&A from 16 June to 4 November.

The museum has recently announced an extension for the exhibition. It will now be displayed until November 18 .

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