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Frida Kahlo: Artists
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The extraordinary life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is framed in relation to the full spectrum of the historical and cultural influences that created her. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRIDA KAHLO explores the 20th-century icon who became an international sensation in the worlds of modern art and radical politics. Among those interviewed in the documentary are Carlos Fuentes and Carlos Monsivais. The film is narrated by Rita Moreno; Mexican singer Lila Downs is the voice of Frida Kahlo. http://www.pbs.org/weta/fridakahlo/
Frida Kahlo is an artist in many different ways. Besides her incredible talent to paint surrealist thoughts and emotions on canvas, she ... was an artist in her mind and body. She was artistic in how she dressed. She walked through life happily, with a smile plastered on her face. She appeared full of spirit. However, she often covered her real feelings deep within herself, only letting people see the imaginary Frida.
A tribute to Frida Kahlo, the artist and the person, this flamboyantly decorated ArtBox explores through images and words, the soul of one of the world's most renowned and fascinating artists. Complete with reproductions of Kahlo's own letters, diary entries, and paintings, and including photographs of the artist, the box offers a penetrating glimpse into Frida Kahlo's world.
frida2.jpg The current market value of these rare Frida Kahlo collector's items are escalating because of her growing popularity among all peoples of the world. The artist has placcd the monetary value as follows:
Frida Kahlo is regarded as one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. Her tragic personal life and struggle has been the subject of numerous biographies and a major film entitled 'Frida'. Public interest in her life it is said has threatened to eclipse a more serious consideration of her artistic achievements and this exhibition more than amply demonstrates her artistic qualities and abilities.
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Frida Kahlo was a bright young woman who had no intentions of being the famous artist that she would become. At first, her dream was to attend medical school and become a famous doctor. However, on September 17,1925 on her way home from school, she was involved in a tragic bus accident that had a serious impact on her life.
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