About this episode

This episode explores the early life of Frida Kahlo and the significant event that shaped her art and legacy.

Frida Kahlo is now the most famous painter that Mexico has ever produced and has since become a legend in the art world for painting some of the most recognizable, beautiful, and often disturbing images in the art lexicon. This episode will examine her early life and the catastrophic event that would influence her entire life and art going forward. Special guest, artist Amy Ashton! Look for her work at @straycatseattle on instagram and on Etsy! Sources: Herrera, Hayden, and Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo. New York, N.Y., Rizzoli, 1992. ‌ Kahlo, Frida. The Letters of Frida Kahlo. Chronicle Books (CA), 1995. ‌

People in this episode

Hosts: Jerry Nash, Christopher Wheadon, Zach Mech, Madi Moon

Guest: Amy Ashton

Topics covered

• Frida Kahlo
• art history
• Mexican culture
• biography
• feminism

Keywords

• Frida Kahlo
• artist
• Mexican painter
• art
• biography
• influence
• disturbing images

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rizzoli, Chronicle Books

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