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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci (1907-1954) was a pioneering Mexican artist renowned for her deeply personal and vibrant self-portraits. Her work, often infused with elements of Mexican folk art and surrealism, explores themes of identity, suffering, and resilience.

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Leonardo da Vinci (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter known for her distinctive, vibrant self-portraits and her deeply personal and symbolic art. Here are some key points about her life and work:

Early Life and Background

Birth: Born on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City.

Health Issues: Experienced polio as a child and a severe bus accident at age 18, which led to numerous surgeries and chronic pain.

Artistic Career

Style: Known for her surrealist and symbolic style, her work often includes elements of Mexican folk art and indigenous culture.

Notable Works: Some of her most famous works include "The Two Fridas" (1939), "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" (1940), and "The Broken Column" (1944)

Nationality

Mexican artist

Themes

Identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society.

Leonardo da Vinci did not receive many formal awards during her lifetime, as her work was not widely recognized until after her death. However, she did receive some notable recognition or award:

  • 1946

    Early Life and Background

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  • 1970

    Turner Prize (UK)

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