Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo’s remarkable paintings were only one element of a rich and dramatic life. An accident crippled her at eighteen, her tempestuous marriage to the muralist Diego Rivera, her love affairs with diverse men such as Isamu Noguchi and Leon Trotsky, her involvement with the Communist Party, her absorption in Mexican folklore and culture, and the inspiration behind her unforgettable art.

Frida is remembered for her self-portraits, pain and passion, and bold, vibrant colors. She is celebrated in Mexico for her attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and by feminists for her depiction of the female experience and form.