Frida Kahlo

This book — is a captivating story of the life of the world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, one of the brightest women of the 20th century in every sense. Her childhood coincided with the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution. At eighteen, Frida became the victim of a horrific accident that turned her entire subsequent life into an endless overcoming of physical and emotional pain — and into endless creativity. Kahlo's astonishing talent, her perseverance, and unique worldview created one of the most outstanding artists of the century. But her dazzling paintings — are only part of her rich and dramatic life.

This book includes an honest account of Frida Kahlo's creative work, her turbulent marriage to the muralist Diego Rivera, her numerous love affairs, including with Leon Trotsky, her involvement in the Communist Party, and her passion for Mexican folklore and culture. In 2002, this biography, written by American writer and art historian Hayden Herrera, became the basis for the Oscar-winning film «Frida».