In the tradition of the best-selling Monet's Table, Frida's Fiestas is a personal account in words and pictures of many important and happy events in the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and a scrapbook, assembled by her stepdaughter, of recipes for more than 100 dishes that Frida served to family and friends with her characteristic enthusiasm for all the pleasures of life. Full-color photographs.
Catalog of an exhibition organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts, held from March 15 - July 12, 2015, celebrating the famous Mexican artist couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo during the year they spent in Detroit while he completed the "Detroit Industry Murals".
Frida fans of all ages will delight in this fabulous paper doll set celebrating the artist and fashion icon. Included here are thirty of her signature ensembles, plus a bonus paper doll of husband Diego Rivera with two outfits of his own.
One of the most important artists of the twentieth century and an icon of courageous womanhood, Frida Kahlo lives on in the public imagination, where her popularity shows no signs of waning. She is renowned for both her paintings and her personal story, which were equally filled with pain and anguish, celebration and life. Thousands of words, including her own, have been written about Kahlo, but only one previous biography has recorded her fascinating, difficult life. Frida Kahlo by María Hesse offers a highly unique way of getting to know the artist by presenting her life in graphic novel form, with striking illustrations that reimagine many of Kahlo’s famous paintings. Originally published in Spanish in 2016, Frida Kahlo has already found an enthusiastic audience in the Spanish-speaking world, with some 20,000 copies sold in just a few months. This translation introduces English-language readers to Kahlo’s life, from her childhood and the traumatic accident that would change her life and her artwork, to her complicated love for Diego Rivera and the fierce determination that drove her to become a major artist in her own right. María Hesse tells the story in a first-person narrative, which captures both the depths of Frida’s suffering and her passion for art and life.
De los creadores de Virgencita plis y los Neonatos, llega este precioso libro de primeras palabras en español y en inglés, con vibrantes y divertidas ilustraciones sobre Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo se convierte en Fridiux en este bello libro y te lleva a conocer su mundo: desde su Casa azul hasta su amor por la pintura. Aprende más sobre la famosa artista mexicana con las hermosas ilustraciones de este libro bilingüe, que enseña palabras como jardín, amor y pinceles. A través de este libro de primeros conceptos, el niño desarrollará funciones cognitivas como la memoria, la lógica y la concentración, y aumentará su capacidad de entender y emplear el lenguaje. En formato todo cartón, I am Fridiux – Yo soy Fridiux es sólido y resistente, ideal para niños de 2 a 5 años. No importa qué idioma hable el pequeño lector: con este libro aprenderá palabras básicas en español e inglés. Además, conocerá del folklore y los valores de la cultura hispana con estas ilustraciones 102 por ciento Distroller®, que conquistan a todos por igual. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From the creators of Virgencita Plis and Neonatos comes this wonderful first-words book in English and Spanish, full of fun and colorful illustrations about Frida Kahlo. In this beautiful book, Frida Kahlo becomes Fridiux and takes you on a journey to discover her own world—from her Casa Azul, (her blue house), to her love for painting. Learn more about this famous Mexican artist through the precious illustrations in this bilingual book—words like garden (jardín), love (amor), and paintbrush (pincel). With this early-concepts book, children will develop several cognitive functions, such as memory, logical reasoning, and concentration. They will also enhance their ability to understand and use language. Printed as a board book, I am Fridiux – Yo soy Fridiux is thick and durable, perfect for kids between 2 and 5 years old. Regardless of what language our young readers speak, with this book they will learn basic words in English and Spanish. Additionally, they will explore some of the folklore and values within Hispanic culture through these 102 percent Distroller® illustrations that will capture everyone alike.
This provocative reassessment of Frida Kahlo’s art and legacy presents a feminist analysis of the myths surrounding her. In the late 1970's, Frida Kahlo achieved cult heroine status. Her images were splashed across billboards, magazine ads, and postcards; fashion designers copied the so-called “Frida” look in hairstyles and dress; and “Fridamania” even extended to T-shirts, jewelry, and nail polish. Margaret A. Lindauer argues that this mass market assimilation of Kahlo's identity has detracted from appreciation of her work, leading to narrow interpretations based solely on her tumultuous life. Kahlo's political and feminist activism, her stormy marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera, and her progressively debilitated body made for a life of emotional and physical upheaval. But Lindauer questions the “author-equals-the-work” critical tradition that assumes a “one-to-one association of life events to the meaning of a painting.” In Kahlo's case, such assumptions created a devouring mythology, an iconization that separates us from the real significance of the oeuvre. Accompanied by twenty-six illustrations and deep analysis of Kahlo's central themes, this provocative, semiotic study recontextualizes an important figure in art history. At the same time, it addresses key questions about the language of interpretation, the nature of veneration, and the truths within self-representation.
Mexican painter Frida Kahlo life, work, and love are examined through the lens of her sister in this dramatic biographical novel. Frida Kahlo, painter and cultural icon, lived a life of extremes. The subject of an Academy Award(c)–nominated film starring Salma Hayek, Kahlo was crippled by polio and left barren by an accident when she was a teenager. And yet she went on to fall in love with and marry another star of the art world, muralist Diego Rivera. filled with passion, jealousy, and deceit, their story captured the world’s imagination. Told in the voice of Frida’s sister Cristina, who bears witness to Frida and Diego’s tumultuous marriage, this is a brilliantly vivid work of historical fiction. What unfolds is an intense tale of sibling rivalry, as both sisters vie for Rivera’s affection. Mujica imbues the lives and loves of these remarkable characters with sparkling drama and builds her tale to a shattering conclusion. Praise for Frida “A vivid creation. . . . This story burns with dramatic urgency.” —The New York Times “The best kind of fictionalized biography: rich, vibrant, and psychologically astute.” —Kirkus Reviews
Revel in the enduring legacy of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo—from the self-portraits, to the flower crown, to her iconic eyebrows—with this fun and commemorative book! With her colorful style, dramatic self-portraits, hardscrabble backstory, and verve for life, Frida Kahlo remains a modern icon, captivating and inspiring artists, feminists, and art lovers more than sixty years after her death. Forever Frida celebrates all things Frida, so you can enjoy her art, her words, her style, and her badass attitude every day. Viva Frida!
