Jolts and Zing dive into the life, loves, and art of the iconic Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954). The renowned Mexican painter, celebrated for her feminism, indigenous fashion, and relentlessly personal artistic vision, has become ubiquitous in pop culture. But beyond the headlines of her work and chronic pain, lie incredible – and startling – details.

Today: Frida Kahlo. Let’s Get Shocked.

Warnings: Strong Language, adult themes including graphic violence, sex, miscarriage, and communism.

Resources

• Museo de Frida Kahlo: https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/?lang=en
• Frida Kahlo: An Open Life, by Raquel Tibol. https://books.google.com/books?id=HJaFg3S7AZQC&q
• FRIDA: A Biography of Frida Kahlo, by Hayden Herrera

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Created, Written and Co-hosted by Daniel Berger-Jones and John J King.

Produced and Edited by Kenneth Fuentes.