Overview
Step into the world of Frida Kahlo: behind the portraits and the surrealist art discover the fascinating woman who has transfixed the world. Fridamania has made Frida Kahlo's image ubiquitous: she has been reborn as a Halloween costume, Barbie doll, children's book character, textile print, phone cover and the inspiration for everything from cocktails to fashion shoots. But it is more difficult to get a clear vision of this bold and brilliant, foul-mouthed, heavy-drinking, hard-smoking, husband-stealing, occasionally bisexual, often bed-bound, wheelchair-using, needy, forthright and passionate woman. Hettie Judah sets out to correct that with this superb biography of one of the most charismatic artists of the last hundred years. Follow Frida's life through tumultuous love and life-altering accidents, towards recognition in the art world from the likes of André Breton and Marcel Duchamp, to becoming the first Mexican artist held at the Louvre. Judah delves into Kahlo's experiences and how these came together to inspire the art that has been described as an uncompromising depiction of the female experience and form. From an early battle with Polio, to a debilitating bus accident at 18, through love and heart ache, the life of Frida Kahlo was one of pain but a pain that bore great beauty. Hettie Judah is a contributing writer for publications including the Guardian, Vogue, The New York Times, Frieze and Art Quarterly. Lives of the Artists is a new series by Laurence King. Concise, highly readable biographies of some of the world's greatest artists written by authoritative and respected names from the world of art. Learn about the artist behind the masterpieces. Currently available: Andy Warhol and Artemisia Gentileschi
Full Product Details
Author: Hettie Judah
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 12.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 18.10cm
Weight: 0.220kg
ISBN: 9781786277114
ISBN 10: 1786277115
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 05 October 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The Frida Kahlo book treads an enchanting road of an overview yet delicately covering distinct aspects Daily Art Magazine The Frida Kahlo book treads an enchanting road of an overview yet delicately covering distinct aspects Daily Art Magazine
The Frida Kahlo book treads an enchanting road of an overview yet delicately covering distinct aspects Daily Art Magazine
"""The Frida Kahlo book treads an enchanting road of an overview yet delicately covering distinct aspects"" Daily Art Magazine"
The Frida Kahlo book treads an enchanting road of an overview yet delicately covering distinct aspects Daily Art Magazine ---
Author Information
Hettie Judah is senior art critic on the British newspaper The I, and contributor to many other publications, books and exhibition catalogues. She regularly talks about art and with artists, hosting conversations and discussions at museums and galleries. She is the author of the guide Art London, published in 2019.
