• Country : Mexico
  • Profession :Mexican painter
  • DOB: 1907-07-06
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Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was a Mexican artist known for her deeply personal and vibrant self-portraits. Born in Coyoacán, Mexico, Kahlo contracted polio as a child, which left her with lifelong health issues. In 1925, she was severely injured in a bus accident, leading to numerous surgeries and hospitalizations that deeply influenced her art. Kahlo’s work often explored themes of pain, identity, and Mexican culture, blending surrealism, folk art, and symbolism. Her bold, colorful paintings are famous for their raw emotional intensity and exploration of gender, race, and physical suffering. Kahlo was married to the renowned muralist Diego Rivera, and their tumultuous relationship became a significant influence on her art. Despite facing physical and emotional hardships, Frida became a cultural icon, admired for her unapologetic individuality and feminist legacy. She passed away in 1954 at the age of 47, but her work gained widespread recognition posthumously, cementing her as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.