The Gorky biography is considered the seminal work on the. The former helped to establish the Mexican artists reputation in America and was used as source material for the popular 2002 film Frida. Frida is also the story of her tempestuous marriage to the muralist Diego Rivera, her love affairs with numerous, diverse men such as Isamu Noguchi and Leon Trotsky, her involvement with the Communist Party, her absorption in Mexican folklore and culture, and of the inspiration behind her unforgettable art. Art historian Hayden Herrera is the author of two influential biographies: Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo and Arshile Gorky: His Life and Work. But her remarkable paintings were only one element of a rich and dramatic life. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order. Kahlo's unique talent was to make her one of the century's most enduring artists. Read reviews and buy Frida / Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo - by Hayden Herrera (Hardcover) at Target. To salvage what she could from her unhappy situation, Kahlo had to learn to keep still - so she began to paint. Born near Mexico City, she grew up during the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution and, at eighteen, was the victim of an accident that left her crippled and unable to bear children. A reissue of the beautifully illustrated and authoritative biography of Frida Kahlo, publishing in time for a major London exhibitionįrida is the story of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. In this beautiful book, art historian Hayden Herrera brings together numerous paintings and sketches by Kahlo, documenting each with explanatory text that.

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