In Paris, Josephine Baker performed in "la revue negre", followed by performances at the famous Folies Bergere where she stood out for her daring appearance. Her most famous and now legendary "costume," is a G-string decorated with bananas and other than that it didn't have much to it. Baker, known as "The Black Venus" quickly became the favorite of artists and intellectuals such as painter Pablo Picasso and it is whispered that she also had an affair with Frida. Baker became one of the most famous entertainers in France and throughout Europe. With her exotic, sensual act, Josephine became the symbol of the "wild twenties.
Karen Nijst has lived in and near her beloved hometown of Maastricht for many years. She currently works as a web developer (Kahlo Websites in Hapert, Brabant) and is responsible for both programming and graphic design . The latter has undoubtedly influenced some of the drawings you can see.. Read more…