Among the few women artists who have profoundly shaped art history, none experienced a meteoric rise quite like Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907–1954). Her iconic face, immortalized in over fifty self-portraits and celebrated in photographs by renowned artists such as Manuel and Lola Álvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray, and Martin Munkácsi, has become a symbol of 20th-century art.  

Following a life-altering accident in her youth, Frida chose painting as her form of expression. Her marriage to Diego Rivera in 1929 propelled her into the heart of the cultural Renaissance in Mexico and the art scene in the United States. Her work was celebrated by poet André Breton, who introduced her to the international surrealism movement. In 1939, her art was exhibited in Paris, earning admiration from luminaries such as Picasso, Kandinsky, and Duchamp.  

This book offers an intimate glimpse into Frida’s life, including her passions, affections, and artistic evolution. It features a curated selection of drawings, pages from her personal diary, and a richly illustrated biography with rare photos of Frida, Diego, and Casa Azul—her beloved home and creative sanctuary.  

Readers will explore Frida Kahlo’s work in unprecedented detail, with stunning reproductions of her paintings, including pieces from private collections and works previously lost or unseen for over 80 years. This is a celebration of Frida’s enduring legacy, her artistry, and her extraordinary life.

6.5 x 1.25 x 9 inches

480 pages