Marxism Will Heal the Sick
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Identifier
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CM01
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Title
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Marxism Will Heal the Sick
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Description
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The artist presents a self-portrait in orthopedic leather corset, as an embodiment of the suffering of the masses under the oppression of US capitalist forces. As the artist portrays herself as gently embraced by the reassuring, god-like hands of Marx however, she is reflected as able to throw away her crutches, promoting an evangelic-like message regarding the healing properties of Marxism for society.
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Creator
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Frida Kahlo
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Date Created
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1954
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Publisher
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Kahlo.org
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Bibliographic Citation
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Henderson, PL. “'Marxism Will Heal the Sick': Frida Kahlo and Karl Marx.” Culture Matters, https://www.culturematters.org.uk/index.php/arts/visual-art/item/2739-marxism-will-heal-the-sick-frida-kahlo-and-karl-marx.
