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She was one of the few women accepted into this prestigious school. There she met Diego Rivera and became interested in politics and art.
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Frida suffered a serious accident when the bus she was traveling on collided with a streetcar. She sustained multiple fractures and spent long periods in bed; during this time she began to paint more seriously.
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After her accident, she began painting self-portraits while recovering in bed, using a mirror placed above her.
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Frida painted her first self-portrait, beginning a very personal style in which she expressed her identity and emotions.
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Frida exhibited her work in Paris, where she was recognized by European artists and intellectuals. The Louvre Museum acquired one of her paintings, confirming her international prestige.
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Frida held her first solo exhibition in Mexico. Despite being very ill, she lay in bed, demonstrating her passion and commitment to art.