Frida Kahlo

Born July 6, 1907, Coyoacán, Mexico—died July 13, 1954

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits which encompass pain, passion, and bold, vibrant colors. She is celebrated in Mexico for her attention to Mexican and Indigenous culture and by feminists for her depiction of the female form and experience.

Kahlo’s lifelong physical health ordeals never hindered her from creating uncompromising, honest, and brilliantly composed self-portraits that deal with themes such as identity, the human body, and death.