Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings

Frida Kahlo is a Mexican painter who became an icon of 20th-century art due to her distinctive face and self-portraits, as well as photographs by notable artists. After an accident in her youth, she became a painter and married Diego Rivera in 1929. Her work garnered praise from André Breton and was exhibited in Paris in 1939. This XXL book offers unprecedented detail shots and famous photographs, presenting pieces in private collections and reproducing works that were previously lost or not exhibited for more than 80 years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2021
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter who lived from 1907 to 1954, stands out among the few women artists who have left an indelible mark on art history. Her distinctive face, captured in over fifty remarkable self-portraits, has captivated generations, and her image has been immortalized through the work of renowned photographers such as Edward Weston, Manuel and Lola Álvarez Bravo, Nickolas Muray, and Martin Munkácsi. Their photographs, alongside Frida's own artistic contributions, have solidified her status as an icon of 20th-century art.

Born into a family of artists, Frida's journey into painting began after a tragic accident in her early years. Her marriage to Diego Rivera in 1929 catapulted her to the forefront of an artistic movement that flourished in both Mexico and the United States. Her work garnered critical acclaim, with poet André Breton praising her and exhibiting her work in Paris in 1939 to the admiration of artists like Picasso, Kandinsky, and Duchamp. Through a selection of drawings, pages from her personal diary, letters, and an extensive illustrated biography, we gain insight into the depths of Frida's affections and passions.

This monumental XXL book presents Frida Kahlo's paintings in a way never seen before. With unprecedented detail shots and iconic photographs, readers are able to appreciate her artwork like never before. It features pieces from private collections and reproduces works that were previously lost or have not been exhibited for over 80 years, making it the most comprehensive study of her work and life to date.

Frida Kahlo's legacy continues to inspire and resonate with people worldwide. Her powerful self-portraits, combined with the enduring images captured by her collaborators, have cemented her place as a true visionary in the world of art. This remarkable book allows us to delve deeper into her life and artistic journey, providing a glimpse into the extraordinary woman who left an indelible mark on the history of art.

Weight: 6434g
Dimension: 333 x 476 x 81 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836574204