A young artist survives unimaginable pain and transforms it into paintings so bold and intimate they redefine what art can be.
This episode explores Frida Kahlo’s turbulent life, from the accident that reshaped her body to the politics, passion, and creative defiance that fuelled her work. We trace her self-portraits, her fractured relationship with Diego Rivera, and the way she turned personal suffering into a visual language that made her an icon of rebellion and self-expression.
Frida Kahlo’s life-changing accident
Her most influential self-portraits
Politics, identity, and artistic rebellion
The complexities of her relationship with Diego Rivera
Her legacy from La Casa Azul to global recognitionResources and Further Reading
Frida (2002) – Directed by Julie Taymor
Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo – by Hayden Herrera
Complete Works – Frida Kahlo – Frida Kahlo Foundation
Frida: The Making of an Icon – Exhibition at Tate Modern
Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
Topic Suggested by: Samantha Bingley
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
Trailer Music: Stealy Move by SoundrollCommunity & Calls to Action
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- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- Intro Music:Alice in dark Wonderland
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