This book is a gripping story of the life of the world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, one of the most striking women of the 20th century. At eighteen, Frida became a victim of a terrifying accident that turned all of her subsequent life into an endless struggle with physical and spiritual anguish—and into endless creativity.
Kahlo’s astonishing talent, her persistence, and her unique view of the world created one of the most outstanding artists of the century. But her dazzling paintings are only part of her rich and dramatic life.
In this book—an candid account of her work, her turbulent marriage to the monumental artist Diego Rivera, her many love affairs, including with Leon Trotsky, her involvement in the Communist Party, her fascination with Mexican folklore and culture…
In 2002, a biography written by the American writer and art historian Hayden Herrera formed the basis for the Oscar-winning film “Frida.”