As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?
As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?
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While a judge ruled Mattel can’t sell Frida Barbie dolls in Mexico, her image remains a huge marketing tool. As rights issues roil makers, some say Fridamania dishonors the anti-capitalist artist.