Frida Kahlo

Mark S. Bonham

Country

Mexico

Birth - Death

1907 - 1954

Occupation

Artist

Description

Painter known for her self-portraits and considered a Mexican icon, with her art reflecting the country's culture in a naïve and folk art style. Known for her relationships with fellow painter Diego Rivera, Sarah Josephine Baker, and Isamu Noguchi. Her life and work has been honoured posthumously in film (notably 'Frida' (2002)), theatre, print, art, and culture. Bisexual.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.fridakahlo.com/
• http://www.biography.com/people/frida-kahlo-9359496
• http://www.pbs.org/weta/fridakahlo/
• http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/1995/09/frida-kahlo-diego-rivera-art-diary

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