Frida
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A reissue of the beautifully illustrated and authoritative biography of Frida Kahlo, publishing in time for a major London exhibition Frida is the story of one of the twentieth century’s most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. Born near Mexico City, she grew up during the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution and, at eighteen, was the victim of an accident that left her crippled and unable to bear children. To salvage what she could from her unhappy situation, Kahlo had to learn to keep still – so she began to paint. Kahlo’s unique talent was to make her one of the century’s most enduring artists. But her remarkable paintings were only one element of a rich and dramatic life. Frida is also the story of her tempestuous marriage to the muralist Diego Rivera, her love affairs with numerous, diverse men such as Isamu Noguchi and Leon Trotsky, her involvement with the Communist Party, her absorption in Mexican folklore and culture, and of the inspiration behind her unforgettable art. Review: The incredible journey of an icon. - 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'. Review: An absorbing read. Impossible to put down. - 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.
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The incredible journey of an icon.
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'.
F**T
An absorbing read. Impossible to put down.
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.
B**R
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Loved this book... very very insightful and inspiring... its a big book and I read every page of it...
A**G
Great read and full of information about this great artist!
Great book about one of my favorite artists!
J**I
Beautiful!
Amazing! A beautiful read!
H**J
A good read
I bought this for my husband who loves biographies. Frida Kahlo is a fascinating subject and he is thoroughly enjoying a well written book about her fascinating life, not forgetting her artwork, of course.
C**N
La migliore e più completa biografia dell'artista
Da intenditori. Ottima pubblicazione, molto quotata nelle sue varie edizioni. È la biografia più completa di Frida Kahlo, ricca di dettagli e di immagini. Adoro!
M**S
Die starke Frida
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.
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