Museum of Selfies

The newly opened Museum of Selfies in Glendale, California, explores the history and cultural impact of the selfie, which has roots dating back 40,000 years. Visitors can explore the origin of the selfie through the lens of art, history, technology, and popular culture. Or they can instead take yet more selfies using the venue’s interactive installations.
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Queen of the selfie

Frida Kahlo sits in front of a self-portrait, wearing a white top, a black skirt and a killer faint smile. She looks impeccably modern, with a ciggie in her right hand – and there’s that stare again.
It goes right through you; it’s as if she is the boss of the world, a keeper of amazing secrets and the coolest person at the party all at once. Continue