The anti-conformism of Surrealism provided an environment for many female Surrealist artists to thrive. While Frida Kahlo became a well-known example, here are seven talented artists you should also know.
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Magical! I am truly fascinated by the artworks of Anne Siems. On her paintings I can recognize the symbolism and the illustrated style of Frida Kahlo, and at the same time the Renaissance joy of Bo…
The bold red lip. The dark, enigmatic brows. Leaning up against the wall with her hair braided tight, the young woman looked every bit like Frida Kahlo, posing for a shot with her photographer-lover. She was also an artist – albeit, comparatively unsung – in her own right. Meet Amrita Sher-Gil, Indi
'Apolonia, Apolonia' artist Apolonia Sokol talks about the Oscar-contending documentary about her, and being compared to Frida Kahlo.
Art students can use this worksheet to learn a little more about the renowned artist Frida Kahlo.
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Alice Rahon, Chenecey-Buillon, France 1904 – Mexico City 1987 Ballade an Frida Kahlo - Ballad for Frida Kahlo (1956 - 66) Alice Rahon lived in Mexico from 1933 up to her death. After the arrival at Mexico City she soon struck up a close friendship with Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, with whom she quickly felt empathy, suffering from physical problems similar to hers. Inspired by Frida Kahlo she dedicated to her one of her best-known works "The Ballad for Frida Kahlo".
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by Shiona Herbert As we continue to come to grips with the enforced social isolation we’re presently facing, it’s interesting to note that being isolated has led some people to become artists; great artists in fact!
Frida Kahlo de Rivera (born Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón) 7/6/1907 – 7/13/1954 Quote a few days before her death: “I hope the exit is joyful – and I hope never to return.…
Learn the scintillating and scandalous stories of some of the most fascinating artist romances, marriages, and love affairs.
Brazilian artist, Ana Smile, has created a bit of controversy with her company Santa Blasphemy, which creates plaster religious statues painted in the form of pop-culture icons such as Batman, Frida Kahlo, Catwoman, Captain Hopper, The Joker, and Minnie Mouse. Reportedly, angry emails from offended Catholics have been sent petitioning the local government to do something about the “blasphemous” paint jobs, but the government has not attempted to intervene. Since then, the artist has been bombarded with outraged Facebook and Instagram messages. The artist has stated (via the magic of Google Translate): So it frustrates me so much this whole brouhaha in recent days. The pieces were created as decorative items. It has nothing to do with religion. Continuing, Smile indicated that she is not dissuaded by the outrage, and will continue her work: I’m so bogged down from people interested in buying and know the work positively that the last thing I’ll do is read this petition. Here are some of Smile’s “blasphemies”: Via: Yahoo News, Brazil and Vice News, Brazil
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- MORIMURA Yasumasa (Japanese 1951). An inner dialogue with Frida Kahlo (dialogue with myself 1), 2001. Chromogenic print flush-mounted on dibond, from the edition of 10; framed behind glass (two chips to the frame). Unexamined out of the frame, apparently in good condition.
The bold red lip. The dark, enigmatic brows. Leaning up against the wall with her hair braided tight, the young woman looked every bit like Frida Kahlo, posing for a shot with her photographer-lover. She was also an artist – albeit, comparatively unsung – in her own right. Meet Amrita Sher-Gil, Indi
After Frida Kahlo died in 1954, her husband Diego Rivera shut her belongings in a bathroom at their Mexico City home – then demanded it be locked until 15 years after his death. In fact, the room wasn’t opened until 2004. Here’s what was inside
Learn more about this iconic painting which is a famous symbol of the Surrealist Movement.
Artists from Rene Magritte to Marina Abramovic have made art out of the hardships of social distancing. Here are our favorites.
Coming soon: on April 30, we will celebrate the culmination of Día. But did you know that Día doesn’t end there? It’s the beginning of a new year of Book Joy, emphasizing the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds, and in all languages. How can you keep Día in your heart, and your work, every day? Commit to including a book, song, or rhyme from or about another place in every storytime. Creating a book display? Include diverse books on the theme, but then add translated editions of those titles; kids and adults need to know that their favorite reads are available in their first language. Visiting a site with your bookmobile? Check your stock for titles published in the languages spoken in the community before you depart. By demonstrating how easily all people can be represented, we encourage our peers, families, teachers, and caregivers to do the same. But...
Frida Kahlo’s tumultuous relationship with Russian Leon Trotsky solidified the Mexican artist’s bold conviction in fusing politics and art.
Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, and Georgia O'Keeffe's outlook on art and beauty is surprising, endearing, and just as personal as your own
Lost or little-known works by the Mexican artist provide fresh insights. Holly Williams explores the rarely seen art included in a new book of the complete paintings.
Fritz Henle, 'Frida in her Studio', 1943
In celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage month, this is a tribute to two of Mexico’s greatest artists. Without question, both merit their own separate Artist of the Day posts, but I…
Casa Azul, the former home of Frida Kahlo now a museum dedicated to her life and work, recently opened Kahlo’s closet which had remained locked since her death in 1954. A waft of perfume and…
art matters - "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas * Little Dancer Fourteen Years Old 1881 Edgar Degas artist Frida Kahlo’s ‘Ca
If what we see shapes who we are, what better reason is there to make an effort to see art? For me, art is a prelude to discovery; it is a symbol of a point in time and history that can help navigate the present and future.
As a huge Frida Kahlo fan myself, I thought I'd seen just about all the best photographs of the iconic artist, but today I stumbled upon an enormous archive of personal snaps on the Casa Azul tumblr site. It may not be her estate's official Tumblr, but it sure feels like I've been flicking through o
Learn the scintillating and scandalous stories of some of the most fascinating artist romances, marriages, and love affairs.
