Her self-portraits are well known: thick eyebrows, a striking stare, and a mysterious smile. But Frida Kahlo’s paintings weren’t just works of art; they portrayed life’s emotions and her own revolutionary ideals. The spirit of revolution defined her art, her life, and her ever-present legacy.
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Aug 2023
Frida Kahlo: Behind the Canvas
Frida Kahlo was a master of self portraits. Her uncompromising oil paintings, always deeply personal, dealt with identity, the human body and death. It wasn’t until after her own death that she was regarded as a revolutionary artist. In hindsight, it’s easy to see how The Two Fri ... Show More
47m 48s
Jun 2026
Frida Kahlo & The Art of Suffering
RE-RELEASE for Pride Month! We dive deep into the life and work of Frida Kahlo, the fearless woman who endured pain, tragedy, and even a tumultuous love life. We'll explore how her self-portraits captured both her physical and emotional pain, and how her work challenged the domin ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 2019
Ep. 40 - Frida Kahlo's "Dos Mujeres (Salvadora y Herminia)" (1928)
In which we go beneath the flowers, the unibrow, the broken body, and the shadow of her marriage, to reframe the fame of Frida Kahlo: the Cult Icon of Humanness.
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http://www.thelonelypalette.com/episodes/2019/7/14/episode-40-frida-kahlos-dos-mujeres
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37m 52s
Jun 2022
Frida Kahlo, Artist of Mexico
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the life and art of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. She painted about love and loss, disability, and traditional Mexican life.https://spotlightenglish.com/art/frida-kahlo-artist-of-mexico/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-an ... Show More
17m 7s