Fanny Rabel (Rabinovich) was born in Poland on August 27, 1922, into a family of traveling actors. She immigrated to Mexico with her family at age 16 and attended La Esmeralda. Rabel is thought to be the first female modern day muralist and was the only woman in the group of four "Los Fridos" who studied under Frida Kahlo.
In addition to mural painting, she also created canvas paintings, drawings, engravings, and even ceramic sculpture. Her work often featured children and she was concerned with social injustices and the plight of the poor. Rabel was one of the first to voice environmental concerns about smog, pollution, garbage, etc. through her art.
She has had many exhibits of her work and it is included in collections all over the world.
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