| Frida Kahlo Mexican 1907 to 1954 |
| A Brief History 1907 Born in Coyoacan, Mexico. Magdelena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderon 1910 The Mexican Revoloution. Kahlo later claimed 1910 to be her date of birth so she would be associated with the revolution. 1913 Suffered from Polio leaving one leg slightly deformed,which would remain hidden by her clothing. 1922 Enrolled at one of Mexico's best schools,Preparatoria. Was witness to the violence & struggles of Mexico City in the Revolution. 1925 Kahlo was the victim of a bus crash which left her with severe injuries that plagued her during her life, sometimes resulting in hospitalisation for months at a time. Injuries included a broken spinal column,collar bone,ribs,pelvis,multiple fractures,a crushed foot & an impaled abdomen & uterus. Which as a result lead to her many miscarriages. After crash stopped studying medicine and became full time artist. 1939 Invited by Andre Breton to exhibit her work in Paris. The Louvre bought 'The Frame', it's 1st work by a 20th century Mexican artist 1929 Married Diego Rivera, whom she had sought much advice from and who recognised her artistic talent. After a very turbulent marriage and many affairs Kahlo & Rivera divorced to get remarried in 1940. 1954 Died, it is speculated whether her death was the cause of an accidental or non accidental overdose. Frida Kahlo painted many self portraits having said "I am the subject I know best". Her work was influenced by the traditional Mexican culture, the use of bright colours & dramatic symbolism reflects this. Some of her images include Christian influences aswell as Aztec. Being the victim of a horrific accident was the turning point in her life. To occupy her time during her many months being bed ridden painting became an important factor in her life. Kahlo was also influenced by Diego Rivera the Mexican muralist whom she later married. Symbolism in her portraits reflected the physical and mentals wounds that tormented her & the monkey, a Mexican symbol for lust, to Kahlo represented protection & nurturing. Frida Kahlo's work as been described by some as fantasy or dreams but Kahlo herself made the point that she painted what was her own reality and the pain that she had endured. Although appreciated as an artist during her life people became more aware of her work during the 1970's. In the 1980's Neomexicanismo became famous along with Kahlo. Kahlo was the subject of many best selling, world wide biographies and even films. In 2002 the movie Frida delivered her work to a brand new audience & in 2006 her painting 'The Roots' became the highest selling work of a Latin American artist & sold for $5,600,000. Her works are now on display at the Frida Kahlo museum La Casa Azul, the little blue house that she was born in, Coyoaccan, Mexico. |
The Roots 1943
Tree of Hope 1946
| Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace & Humming bird 1940 |
| Frida & Diego Rivera 1932 |
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| The Frame 1938 |
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