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    Frida’s Open Heart

    November 6, 2014

    I recently purchased this painting from Ilene Satala, the artist. Soon it will be framed and hanging in my home, but recently it adorned the Day of the Dead altar in honor of Ilene and Frida at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Ilene’s writing about this piece is below and its Spanish translation follows. Frida’s Open Heart “I love and celebrate the life of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. This painting captures her love of life and her vitality. She…

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