Frida Kahlo
Although her life on this earth was brief and quite often turbulent and painful, she left us with a legacy of art that rivals all others. Using her own unique “folkloric” style of painting, Frida painted the diary of her life. Each painting, rather it be a self-portrait or a still life, captures a moment in her life. They reflect the emotions of her turbulent relationship with her husband, the famous muralist Diego Rivera, the life long physical and emotional pain she endured as a result of a tragic bus accident and her inability to have children. During her life time Frida created some 200 paintings, drawings and sketches related to her experiences in life.
General internet resources
- “Frida Kahlo” at ArtCyclopedia
- Frida Kahlo at Olga’s Gallery
- Kahlo paintings at Ten Dreams Galleries
- Frida Kahlo fan site with biography, paintings, and photos
Articles and essays
- “Dolor y arte: Frida Kahlo” from Psikeba Magazine
- “Frida Kahlo & contemporary thought”
- “Frida by Kahlo”
Films
- Frida (2002 film) at the Internet Movie Database (watch this movie - he’s good)
- Documentary Film, Frida Kahlo
Exhibitions and museums
- “The Frida Kahlo Museum”, by Gale Randall
- Exhibition guide from Tate Modern
- The Heart of Frida exhibition in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico showcasing recently discovered letters and artwork.
(references taken from wikipedia)
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