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1. Frida Kahlo (Born July 6 1907 - Died July 13 1954) The Mexican painter was openly bisexual and explored themes of identity, gender, and sexuality in her self-portraits. An in-depth and immersive look into the life of the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. In this video, you'll learn about the key moments and experiences that shaped Frida and her art. From suffering multiple injuries to surviving turbulent relationships, Frida proved to be larger than life in her drive to live and create. Are you familiar with Frida Kahlo and her works of art ?

2. Andy Warhol (Born August 6 1928 - February 22 1987) An influential figure in the pop art movement, he was openly gay and his work explored sexuality.Artist, filmmaker, and producer Andrew Warhola Jr., or simply Andy Warhol, was a founding father of the pop art movement. The connection between creative expression, commercialism, and celebrity culture in the 1960s is explored in his works. Campbell's Soup Cans (1962) and Marilyn Diptych (1962) are two examples of his silkscreen paintings, while the experimental films Empire (1964) and Chelsea Girls (1966) and the Exploding Plastic Inevitable multimedia events are also well-known. (1966–67). Are you familiar with Andy Warhol and his Works of Pop Art?

3. Keith Haring (Born May 3 1958 - February 16 1990) An American artist known for his graffiti-inspired work, he was openly gay and used his art to address social issues, including AIDS awareness and gay rights. Keith Haring was a popular artist and activist who was part of the legendary New York art scene during the 1980s. While he is known for his colourful works and his iconic motifs such as the radiant baby and the barking dog, much of his work responded to contemporary social and political events. This included the battle to end Apartheid, the AIDS epidemic and drug abuse. As an openly gay artist Haring also chose to represent the hardships of the LGBTQ community in his work, including gay rights. Inspired by graffiti artists, he began drawing in New York's subway stations; filling empty poster spaces with chalk drawings which people would walk past every day. His aim was to make art accessible to everyone and these works allowed him to interact with a diverse audience. Are you aware of Keith Haring and his works of art?