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  1. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

    Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo. Paperback - October 1, 2002. by Hayden Herrera (Author) 1,125. See all formats and editions. "Through her art, Herrera writes, Kahlo made of herself both performer and icon. Through this long overdue biography, Kahlo has also, finally, been made fully human." — San Francisco Chronicle.

  2. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera

    Hayden Herrera. 4.01. 66,649 ratings810 reviews. Hailed by readers and critics across the country, this engrossing biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, an artist whose sensual vibrancy came straight from her own experiences: her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution; a ...

  3. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

    -06-011843-1. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo is a 1983 book by Hayden Herrera about the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, her art, and her relationship with muralist Diego Rivera. [1] [2] A major 2002 studio film, Frida, adapted from the book, stars Salma Hayek as Kahlo. [3] [4]

  4. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo|Paperback

    This bestselling book is considered the primary record of Kahlo's life. bn.com. Kimberly Schraf's clear and expressive voice does much to enliven this long 1983 biography of the short-lived Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, twice married to muralist Diego Rivera.

  5. Frida: The Biography of Frida Kahlo

    The beautifully illustrated and authoritative biography of Frida Kahlo'Frida will hold its place as the first comprehensive biography of this most visceral of artists' Observer'Mesmerizing' TimeFrida is the story of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. Born near Mexico City, she grew up during the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution and, at ...

  6. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

    "Through her art, Herrera writes, Kahlo made of herself both performer and icon. Through this long overdue biography, Kahlo has also, finally, been made fully human." — San Francisco ChronicleHailed by readers and critics across the country, this engrossing biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, an artist whose sensual vibrancy came ...

  7. Frida: The Biography of Frida Kahlo: Hayden Herrera: Bloomsbury Publishing

    The beautifully illustrated and authoritative biography of Frida Kahlo 'Frida will hold its place as the first comprehensive biography of this most visceral of artists' Observer 'Mesmerizing' Time Frida is the story of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. Born near Mexico City, she grew up during the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution and, at ...

  8. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo Paperback

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  9. Frida: The Biography of Frida Kahlo

    Paperback - 28 Jun. 2018. Frida is the story of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. 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.

  10. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

    This beautifully-illustrated and engrossing biography of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality and an artist whose sensual vibrancy came straight from her own experiences. Born and brought up near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, she suffered a devastating accident aged eighteen, which left her crippled and unable to bear children.

  11. Frida, The Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera

    The beautifully illustrated and utterly absorbing biography of one of the twentieth century's most transfixing artists. Frida is the story of one of the twentieth century 's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. Born near Mexico City, she grew up during the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution and, at eighteen, was the victim ...

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  13. Frida Kahlo

    Frida Kahlo (born July 6, 1907, Coyoacán, Mexico—died July 13, 1954, Coyoacán) was a Mexican painter best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly coloured self-portraits that deal with such themes as identity, the human body, and death.Although she denied the connection, she is often identified as a Surrealist.In addition to her work, Kahlo was known for her tumultuous relationship ...

  14. Frida, a biography of Frida Kahlo : Herrera, Hayden : Free Download

    An illustration of an open book. Books. An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video. An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. ... Frida, a biography of Frida Kahlo by Herrera, Hayden. Publication date 2002 Topics Kahlo, Frida, Painters Publisher New York : Perennial

  15. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

    Harper & Row, 1983 - Biography & Autobiography - 507 pages. This biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, an artist whose sensual vibrancy came straight from her own experiences: her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution; a devastating accident at age eighteen that left ...

  16. Frida Kahlo

    Book on Frida Kahlo. Hayden Herrera's 1983 book on Kahlo, Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo, helped to stir up interest in the artist. The biographical work covers Kahlo's childhood, accident ...

  17. Frida Kahlo biography

    In 1983, Hayden Herrera published his book on her, A Biography of Frida Kahlo, which drew more attention from the public to this great artist. In the year of 2002, a movie named Frida was released, staring alma Hayek as Frida Kahlo and Alfred Molina as Diego Rivera. This movie was nominated for six Academy Awards and won for Best Makeup and ...

  18. Frida (2024 film)

    In order to shape and inform the timeline of Kahlo's life and career, Gutierrez drew upon American historian Hayden Herrara's 1983 book Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo and directors Karen and David Crommie's 1976 The Life and Death of Frida Kahlo. With permission, Gutierrez was given access to Herrera's research which she had used for his book.

  19. Frida, a Biography of Frida Kahlo

    Hayden Herrera. Harper & Row, 1983 - Art - 507 pages. This powerful and engrossing biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of legendary magnetism and originality, whose life was as dramatic and haunting as the images she painted. Her sensual vibrancy came straight from her own experiences: her childhood in a Mexico City suburb ...

  20. Texting with Frida Kahlo: A Feminist Biography Book for Kids

    What if you could text with Frida Kahlo? Alex, a curious child, gets to do just that! Alex texts with Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and learns about a woman who is celebrated on International Women's Day. Frida texts Alex about her life in a kid friendly way about how she overcame ad…

  21. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

    Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo. Audio CD - Unabridged, March 21, 2023. by Hayden Herrera (Author) 1,121. See all formats and editions. "Through her art, Herrera writes, Kahlo made of herself both performer and icon. Through this long overdue biography, Kahlo has also, finally, been made fully human." -- San Francisco Chronicle.

  22. Frida Kahlo and her Art

    Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Surrealist Mexican painter, known for her vibrant colors, unflinching self-portraits, works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico, and her celebration of its ...

  23. New Biopic "Winter as Frida Kahlo" directed by the Australian film

    The film is set in 1935 and begins with a moving scene at Frida Kahlo's funeral and revisits the significant influences that her relationships had on both her personal and artistic lives. In a dual role, Cheyenne Rae Hernandez plays Frida Kahlo and her sister Cristina, whose liaison with Diego Rivera, Kahlo's husband, adds nuance to the story.

  24. Frida Kahlo: A Biography

    This biography will introduce art students and adult readers to one of the Latino culture's most beloved artists. In 2002, the film Frida introduced the artist and her works to a new audience. In 2007, the 100th anniversary of Kahlo's birth, a major exhibition of her work was held at the Museum of the Fine Arts Palace in Mexico.