artists
Dashiell Hammett: from Pinkerton spy to proletarian writer
From Pinkerton detective to anti-fascist writer and CPUSA activist hounded by HUAC and the FBI, Hammett's experiences and politics led to major developments of the private detective genre.
Happy birthday, Frida Kahlo!
Born on July 6, 1907, Frida Kahlo became one of the 20th century's most outstanding artists.
