Frida Kahlo

Painter

Birthday July 6, 1907

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Coyoacan, Mexico

DEATH DATE Jul 13, 1954 (47)

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About

Mexican painter associated with Surrealism and Magic Realism and best known for her 55 self-portraits. She was inspired by the indigenous Mexican culture and Mexican mythology. 

Before Fame

She suffered from polio as a child and developed a slight physical deformity. In her teens, her health was further compromised by severe injuries sustained during a bus accident. She had one gallery showing in the United States: the Julien Levy Gallery in 1938. 

Trivia

Her childhood home, Casa Azul, was transformed into a Mexico City museum and tourist attraction after her death. 

Family Life

She and fellow painter Diego Rivera had a turbulent marriage that involved a divorce and remarriage. Both artists also had numerous extramarital affairs. 

Associated With

She was played by actress Salma Hayek in the award-winning 2002 film Frida