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LIFESTYLE 11
INSPIRATION OF AN ARTIST
Photos that offer a look into Frida Kahlo's life and
art are currently on display at Bowers Museum
Photos courtesy of Bowers Museum
Frida Kahlo's legacy flourishes over
half a century after her death. She is
a symbol for feminism and Mexican
pride. The Bowers Museum’s exhibit
Frida Kahlo - Her Photos gives insight
into her personal life through photos.
During Frida’s lifetime, she saved
about 6,000 images, both personal
and gifts from famous friends. Her
Photos is a collection of 241 photos
from her photo album.
Kahlo loved photography and was
involved in it throughout her life.
The biggest influences on her art
were her parents and Casa Azul, the
Mexico City home where she was
born and died.
Her father, Guillermo Calderon, a
professional photographer has the
most photos in the exhibit, including
self portraits, which inspired Frida’s
signature style.
Her mother, Matilde Calderon,
often dressed in elaborate traditional
garments. This colorful wardrobe
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also became Frida’s signature look.
Some of the most intimate images
were captured by Nickolas Muray.
Most of the photos he took of Frida
are in positions with little space for
movement; she looks vulnerable but
firm and defiant.
The exhibit provides greater insight
into Frida’s marriage to Diego Rivera,
the famous Mexican muralist. She
said she “adored” Rivera even after
his multiple affairs.
Frida is known for her brutally hon-
est, heartbreaking self-portraits and
her vibrant, striking style. Her pho-
tographs give you a broader under-
standing of her art and life.
The exhibition will be on display
until June 25.
— R.Nicanor Santana
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NEEDLED / Wyatt Starr, 23, poses by the Burger Records table at the Greater Orange County Record Show April 30.
SPINNING
Baywatch Guardians of the Galaxy Ingobernable Debut Album
Baywatch is a new movie based on the
television show of the same name that
aired from the late '80s to early 2000s.
The film, directed by Seth Gordon, stars
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (as the
iconic Mitch Buchannon), Zac Efron
and Priyanka Chopra. In the film, the
stars play new lifeguards who take on
protecting the beaches of Los Angeles,
trying to keep them drug-free. The
action-packed comedy is set to be
released Friday. Disney's California Adventure debuts
its latest attraction, Guardians of the
Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! on May
27. With the help of Rocket Raccoon,
guests will venture on a mission to res-
cue the Guardians of the Galaxy from
The Collector. The attraction is replac-
ing Hollywood Tower of Terror, which
closed down Jan. 2. A premiere party
will be hosted at the Anaheim resort
May 26. Event tickets start at $150. The First Lady of Mexico (Kate Del
Castillo) is framed after her husband
is killed before a press conference in
the fictitious story of a divided Mexico,
resembling the country's current politi-
cal state of distrust and corrupt govern-
ment. After the main character escapes
from the scene, she roams Mexico
City seeking help from people whose
families have fallen victim to the gov-
ernment’s kidnappings. The fast-paced,
action drama is streaming on Netflix. Soulful English singer-songwriter Dua
Lipa started out like most modern sing-
ers, covering artists like Nelly Furtado
and Christina Aguilera on YouTube.
She's gained popularity through collab-
oration on the song Lost in Your Light
with Miguel and her latest hit, Scared
To Be Lonely, with Martin Garrix. She
will be touring with Bruno Mars for his
24K Magic World Tour in Australia start-
ing in March, and her album Dua Lipa
drops June 2.
— R. Nicanor Santana —Mary Nguyen
Paramount Pictures
—Noemi Mosqueda
Disneyland
—Timothy Bravo
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Dua Lipa
AROUND
Devoted record collectors
gather for the decades-old
tradition of crate digging
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Lin Holland is thumbing through a
cardboard box full of dusty vinyl early on
a cool, bright April Sunday morning. He’s
surrounded by hundreds of records in long
rows that fill the Union Hall in Buena Park.
Holland , 68, has been obsessed with music
since his teens. In his years of collecting, the
magic of crate digging has not left him.
He pulls a copy of The Doors’ album
Waiting for the Sun from the box, carefully
slides the record out of its sleeve and tilts
the vinyl under the hall’s fluorescent lights.
Happy to share his knowledge, he explains
that he’s looking for a copy of the early
mono pressing of the record, which is both
rare and valuable. “Sometimes the sleeves
don’t match the record, so you have to check
every one.”
The monthly Greater Orange County
Record Show draws a diverse crowd, unified
by their love of music and their obsession
with the magic of finding the album they’ve
been searching for.
The introduction of cheap, portable CDs
in the ‘90s (and, later, digital music) caused
a temporary decline in vinyl sales, but people
have continued to attend the record show
since it was founded in 1986.
“Everybody was afraid of CDs [in the ‘90s],
but people don’t like the sound of CDs,”
said Steve Brunner, one of the record show’s
founders. In January, Forbes Magazine
reported six back-to-back years of huge
growth in the vinyl record industry, and
experts expect 2017 to continue the trend.
The record show is a haven for collectors,
offering classic rock and hip hop albums,
as well as obscure records and music mem-
orabilia. But it’s also a social event, where
vendors can show off their rarest finds and
longtime collectors like Holland can share
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