Still Life
2019 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Still LifeFrida Kahlo

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This circular still life (1942) shows a halved squash surrounded by tropical fruits and fungi, including plums, guavas, bananas, and mushrooms. The composition highlights the richness of Mexican produce, illustrating life's cycles and natural abundance. Created during Kahlo's later years, it articulates her enduring dialogue with themes of fertility, fragility, and rooted identity.