Painter
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for psychologically intense self-portraits and paintings exploring identity, family, physical pain, relationships, and Mexican culture.
Frida Kahlo quick facts
A concise reference for her life, work, and painting approach.
| Full name | Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón |
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| Born | July 6, 1907 · Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | July 13, 1954 · Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Paint media | Oil paint · Tempera |
| Common subjects | Self-portraits, family, identity, the body, pain, relationships, animals, and Mexican culture |
| Notable works | Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, My Grandparents, My Parents, and I, Fulang-Chang and I, and The Two Fridas |
Sources: The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, MoMA: My Grandparents, My Parents, and I, and MoMA: Fulang-Chang and I.