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Early Life and Accident

Born on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico City,
her life was marked by both creativity and suffering from the start.
At the age of six, she contracted polio, which left her with a lifelong
limp.

The defining moment of her life occurred on September 17, 1925,

when she was involved in a severe bus accident. This incident caused
numerous injuries that plagued her throughout her life, leading her to
start painting during her long recovery.
Artistic Career

Her art is a fusion of realism, symbolism, and surrealism, often

depicting her own pain and suffering through powerful and vivid
imagery. Her work explores themes of identity, postcolonialism,
gender, class, and race in Mexican society.

Her art is deeply personal, often featuring symbolic portrayals of

physical and psychological wounds. She once said, 'I paint myself
because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know
best'.
Personal Life and Marriage

Her tumultuous marriage to the famous Mexican muralist Diego

Rivera was a significant part of her life and art. Her passionate,
stormy relationship was full of mutual artistic admiration and
infidelities. Yet, it significantly influenced her art and personal
identity.
Both were active communists, which shaped their work
and public personas. Her involvement in politics is
evident in her art and her participation in political events.
Legacy and Impact

Her legacy extends far beyond her vibrant self-portraits. She is

celebrated as an icon of feminism, resilience, and Mexican culture.
Her ability to convey complex emotions and experiences
through her art has made her a figure of inspiration for many.

Today, she is not just remembered as an artist but as a symbol of

strength in the face of adversity, a pioneer for women in the arts,
and an enduring influence on contemporary culture worldwide.
Who
is it?
Frida
Kahlo