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Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo de Rivera was a Mexican painter, renowned for her captivating self-portraits that blend realism and fantasy. Born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City, she is celebrated for her profound exploration of identity, postcolonialism, gender, and class within Mexican society. Kahlo's works are a fusion of naïve folk art style and surreal elements, deeply influenced by Mexican popular culture and her personal experiences of chronic pain and disability.

Despite facing numerous challenges, including polio in her childhood and a catastrophic bus accident at 18, Kahlo's resilience and passion for art were undeterred. Her marriage to the famous Mexican artist Diego Rivera was both a romantic and artistic alliance. Kahlo's paintings, such as "The Two Fridas" (1939) and "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" (1940), are not only masterpieces of visual art but also compelling narratives of her life's trials and triumphs.

Kahlo's artistry extended beyond the canvas, as she was actively involved in the Mexican Communist Party, and her home, La Casa Azul, is now the Frida Kahlo Museum, a place of homage for her admirers. Although her work was not as widely recognized during her lifetime, Kahlo's legacy has grown tremendously, making her an icon for various social movements and a beacon in the art world.

For collectors and art experts, the journey into Kahlo's world is both a dive into Mexican cultural heritage and an exploration of the profound human experience. If you're passionate about Frida Kahlo's work and want to stay informed about related product sales and auction events, sign up for our updates. This is not just a subscription; it's an invitation to celebrate and own a piece of art history.

Date and place of birt:6 july 1907, Coyoacán, Mexico
Date and place of death:13 july 1954, Coyoacán, Mexico
Nationality:Mexico
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Painter
Genre:Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:Modern art, Primitivism, Surrealism, Symbolism
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