Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

Proud of her Mexican heritage, Frida Kahlo, was a striking artist in her flowing skirts, joined eyebrows and tied hair. Temperamental, flamboyant, she was also politically active, identifying with the Communist ideology, along with her artist husband, Diego Rivera. Independent, yet, hugely dependent on him, she married, divorced and remarried, Diego. Their relationship was the mainstay in her life, alternating between love and umpteen upsets and conficts. Her life is a daunting account to pen. Pain dogged her right from childhood, a polio affliction when she was eight years old, to a devastating accident at the age of eighteen. Her subsequent years passed in a series of innumerable surgeries, tied up in plaster corsets for months, unable to stand and paint. Her paintings echo these personal stories of hope, turmoil, grief and despair. In her words - “I paint my own reality.” Passing away at the age of forty seven, much of Frida’s fame came after her death. A legendary figure in the art world, her spirited life and non conformity of societal norms, dictated her personal choices. Her art is an ode to her culture, nature and her 'self'.

An interesting, detailed biography which reveals surprising facts. If there's one book you buy about the enigmatic, Frida Kahlo, let this be the one.

Loved this book... very very insightful and inspiring... its a big book and I read every page of it...

I am an avid reader. Not so much of biographies but I have read a ton of books. I would put this book in my top 20 for sure. The authors style is engaging and keeps you wanting to read. She clearly knows the art world and all about Frida and Diego. There are some photographs and then also illustrations of some of Frida's works. Best biography I have read ever.

Que historia 💯

Well written book, timely delivery. Frida was a great artist but also a great warrior. Inside the book you will find photos.

The book contains a great deal of detailed info.

Eine atemberaubende, spannende und detaillierte Erzählung von Frida Kahlos Leben mit Kopien einiger ihrer persönlichen Briefe und zahlreichen Farb- und Schwarzweisstafeln ihrer Werke. Frida Kahlo erlebte als Teenager einen schweren Unfall mit Verletzungen der Wirbelsäule und inneren Organen, die nie ganz geheilt werden konnten. Ihr Erwachsenen-Leben war daher nie ganz schmerzfrei, aber die Malerei half ihr trotz Behinderung Aussergewöhnliches zu schaffen. Das Buch beschreibt, wie sie ihre Kunst von naiven Anfängen weiterentwickelte zu eindrucksvollen technisch perfekten Werken. Ihr grösster Förderer und Freund war ihr Mann Diego Riviera, der - selbst ein berühmeter Maler (Muralist) - ihr zwar nie treu war, sie aber zu immer neuen Höchstleistungen anspornte.