Frida Kahlo Bus Accident

Frida Kahlo Bus Accident. It didn't stop with the impact, but continued moving, the bus folding around the front of the trolley as it pushed forward. On September 17, 1925, as Alejandro and Frida were traveling by bus, a streetcar collided with them


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On September 17, 1925, as Alejandro and Frida were traveling by bus, a streetcar collided with them It didn't stop with the impact, but continued moving, the bus folding around the front of the trolley as it pushed forward.

The trolley rammed into the side of the bus as it attempted to speed through the intersection The accident left her with severe injuries, including a broken spinal column, multiple fractures, and internal injuries In 1925, Frida experienced a life-altering event when she was involved in a bus accident

. A terrible day in 1925 would leave a mark on the life of Frida Kahlo and impact her life from then on After spending the afternoon wandering among the street stalls of downtown…

Frida Kahlo’s Accident How The Bus Tragedy Changed Her Life Anita Louise Art. The home where Frida Kahlo grew up is now a museum containing many of her possessions, including her corset cast which she used for spinal support after the bus crash By 1938 Kahlo had an exhibition at a major New York art gallery which resulted in the sale of about half of the paintings on display