Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈfɾiða ˈkalo]; 6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954 [1]) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works …

Jan 5, 2026 · Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that confront such themes as identity, the human body, and death.

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo 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 …

Frida Kahlo began to paint in 1925, while recovering from a near-fatal bus accident that devastated her body and marked the beginning of lifelong physical ordeals. Over the next …

Making its debut at the MFAH, this monumental exhibition is devoted to the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. The fascinating presentation features works of art not only by the legendary …

Frida was influenced by indigenous Mexican culture, which is apparent in her use of bright colors and dramatic symbolism. She frequently included the symbolic monkey.

Frida Kahlo's highly imaginative, brooding, introspective paintings are emblematic of her struggle with a crippling accident and tense marriage to Diego Rivera.

Wilhelm (Guillermo) Kahlo, Frida’s father, is born. We thank Bank of America for the support received for the renovation of this website.

Feb 14, 2025 · “Frida” takes the stage at Ballet Arizona this weekend. It’s the U.S. debut of the show, which tells the story of the famed painter’s life through dance.

Frida, always her own favorite model, was not about preserving youthful beauty so much as identifying herself with Mexico, her beloved homeland. Frida's "acquired birth year" just so …