Beautiful. Bold. Colorful. Real. These are just a few of many words that can be used to describe one of Mexico’s greatest artists, Frida Kahlo. Kahlo was an eccentric Mexican surrealist that lived a tumultuous life. In addition to her struggles throughout life, Kahlo was known for being herself. She did not conform to societal stereotypes, she was unapologetic, and she was comfortable with her sexuality. She knew exactly who she was and learned not to take people’s opinions to heart. She was a strong and confident woman and rightfully so. The struggles in her life shaped her into the loved and remembered artist she is today.
Born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón, Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in the village of Coyoaćan just outside of Mexico City. She was born to a German immigrant father and a mother of indigenous and Spanish descent. Kahlo grew up in La Casa Azul (The Blue House) with her younger siblings. She was one of four children but she lacked the attention she needed for her other. After giving birth to …show more content…
During this time, painting held a greater importance in her life. She became preoccupied with the idea of motherhood and continued to paint self-portraits, in addition, to still lifes with flowers and fruit. Consistent with previous art, the still lives were sexual in character. Exhibitions were also a staple at this time. In 1938 Rivera convinced his wife to participate in an exhibition by the Mexico City University Gallery which marked the first time Frida Kahlo had publically exhibited her work. Later in the year, after Kahlo left for New York, she prepared for her first one-woman show. Held at the Levy Gallery, the show lasted for fifteen days and roughly half of her twenty-five paintings shown were sold. Kahlo’s work was part of an additional exhibit in Paris where her reviews were remarkable. One of her self-portraits titled The Frame was purchased by the
Born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón, Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in the village of Coyoaćan just outside of Mexico City. She was born to a German immigrant father and a mother of indigenous and Spanish descent. Kahlo grew up in La Casa Azul (The Blue House) with her younger siblings. She was one of four children but she lacked the attention she needed for her other. After giving birth to …show more content…
During this time, painting held a greater importance in her life. She became preoccupied with the idea of motherhood and continued to paint self-portraits, in addition, to still lifes with flowers and fruit. Consistent with previous art, the still lives were sexual in character. Exhibitions were also a staple at this time. In 1938 Rivera convinced his wife to participate in an exhibition by the Mexico City University Gallery which marked the first time Frida Kahlo had publically exhibited her work. Later in the year, after Kahlo left for New York, she prepared for her first one-woman show. Held at the Levy Gallery, the show lasted for fifteen days and roughly half of her twenty-five paintings shown were sold. Kahlo’s work was part of an additional exhibit in Paris where her reviews were remarkable. One of her self-portraits titled The Frame was purchased by the