I spent most of Saturday in Philadelphia with Barbra. While there, we visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see its grand exhibition: Frida Kahlo. Wow, what a show! Before seeing the exhibition, I knew nothing about Frida Kahlo though she's a very famous Mexican artist and the wife of the noted muralist, Diego Rivera. Had I not accepted Barbra's invitation to visit Philadelphia, who knows when I would have learned about Frida Kahlo. Both her work and personal story are compelling and I left the exhibition very impressed by this remarkable artist. If you go, I recommend listening to the audio guides which are included in the price of the tour. For those such as myself who know very little about Kahlo, the guides are invaluable.
Frida Kahlo painted her own life. This is one of the inputs of her art being so unique and intriging.
Therefore, I am showing a double video in this article on Frida Kahlo, whereby one video complements the other. The first video features Frida in person, portraying her in her relationships, fame [...]
Há mães simplesmente perfeitas que enchem as mães normais de remorsos. Elsa Mora fez uma réplica ao estilo casa de bonecas de Frida para que a filhota se interessasse pela vida e obra da pintora. Espectacular.
As a classic auto-biographical artist, Frida painted her reality.
She claimed to be born on 1910 , the year of the outbreak of the Mexican revolution, because she wanted her life to begin together with the modern Mexico. “after her death at the age of forty-seven in 1954, the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo became first a legend, then a myth, and now a cult figure.” thus was Frida Kahlo described by her biographer Hayden Herrera in 1992.
Born from European and Mexican parents in 1907, Frida Kahlo’s looks are triking: long dark hair, distinctive bird-wing brows, black eyes. Kahlo was in a bus accident at age of 18 whereby she seriously injured her spine, resulting in lengthy hospital stays, many operations, and, ultimately, her death. during this time, in an attempt to healing, Kahlo began to paint.
Most of Kahlo’s works depict her personal saga: her accident, her marriage with muralist Diego Rivera, feminism, and her political involvement (communist and Mexican rev
"Esta Vida: Como yo lo Adore!"(This Life: How I Love It!)OAcrylic on 20" x 20" x 3/4 round canvas O Since this is the artist Frida Kahlo's Centennial Year, I decided to paint some 'special' paintings in honor of that. Since my smaller canvas supply no longer exists, I decided to use what I have in stock. This is the first painting done on a funky, round canvas that's pretty decent in size. I love the way the colors came out, both vivid and muted. I think Frida jumps out perfectly against the muted background! Normally I have quite a time painting hands, I always have. I decided this one needed a hand, so, I took a deep breath (really!) and gave it a shot. After I was done with the hand, it looked naked, so I added two rings - much better! It's not a perfect hand, but, I'm happy with it. Actually, I'm happy with the entire thing! I've decided to paint 'special' Frida's this year and since the month of July is her birth month, I'm going to sign these paintings (only done in
Obras de Frida Kahlo y Diego Riverason halladas en cuarto secretoMás de cien dibujos encontrados,además de cartas y otros documentos no serán vistos en exposición de homenaje por centenario de la pintora. Al parecer, habitación de su antigua casa en México había sido tapiada por orden de los propios artistas. No podía haber mejor regalo en el centenario del nacimiento de la gran Frida Kahlo. Más de 100 dibujos inéditos de la autora de "My dress hanging there" y el muralista Diego Rivera fueron encontrados por un grupo de investigadores en su antigua "Casa Azul" de Coyoacán, en México.Según información del diario La Jornada, las valiosas obras fueron encontradas en un cuarto que el propio muralista ordenó tapiar, para que solo sea abierto "hasta que pasaran varios años de su muerte". Autoridades del Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes explicaron que los detalles de este descubrimiento serán revelados el próximo 27 de junio, en conferencia de prensa.De más está decir qu
Know No Limit "There is only one real tragedy in a woman's life. The fact that her past is always her lover, and her future invariably her husband."~ Oscar WildeSize: 8 X 10 in 20 X 26 cm I've etched in Mexican inspired symbols, then painted over with metallic paint to give the impression of antique hammered silver surrounding this folk portrait of Frida. Each corner is anchored with Aztec stars molded from clay and finished in metallic silver. Your painting arrives ready to hang.I can't believe it's a whole week since I returned home from the trade show in Toronto.I've been crazy busy since then filling orders , catching up on commissions and getting my CafePress store up and running. My images are available on a variety of products so pop in for a peek!For those of you who have found my work through the Daily Painters Gallery, I won't be posting there so hope you'll continue to visit my blog to check out what I've been up to. And many thanks to all!
Know No Limit The Danger of Time "There is only one real tragedy in a woman's life. The fact that her past is always her lover, and her future invariably her husband."~ Oscar WildeSize: 8 X 10 in 20 X 26 cm I've etched in Mexican inspired symbols, then painted over with metallic paint to give the impression of antique hammered silver surrounding this folk portrait of Frida. Each corner is anchored with Aztec stars molded from clay and finished in metallic silver. Your painting arrives ready to hang.I can't believe it's a whole week since I returned home from the trade show in Toronto.I've been crazy busy since then filling orders , catching up on commissions and getting my CafePress store up and running. My images are available on a variety of products so pop in for a peek!
A Creative Mind
"Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind."
~ Louise Nevelson
Acrylic on Wooden BlockSize: 4 X 6 in10 X 15 cm
This is my first little Frida painting of the new year!I've painted her under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds rolling by.Your painting arrives signed and ready to hang.The sides are painted black so no framing is needed.
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It Was Hard Detail "It was very hard to be a woman painter." ~ Frida Kahlo Acrylic on Wooden Ply Size: 8 X 10 in 20 X 25 cm Once again, I found my inspiration in the many self portraits Frida left us. Your painting arrives signed and ready to hang. The sides are painted black so no framing is needed. To bid on my work or Buy It Now, check out my eBay Store
Something About A Cat "There is something about the presence of a cat... that seems to take the bite out of being alone." ~~Louis J. Camuti Acrylic on Wooden BlockSize: 4 X 6 in 10 X 15 cm I actually painted this little painting yesterdayand it's already sold, yahoo! But I thought I'd sneak it in today. Too much of today was spent running errands and trying to manage all my on-line stuff. Sometimes it's a bit overwhelming... This little painting is acrylic on wooden block; your painting arrives signed and ready to hang. The sides are painted black so no framing is needed. To bid on my work or Buy It Now, check out my eBay Store
A Cause Detail " I went looking for a causeOr a strong cat without clawsOr any reason to resume..."~ Joni MitchellSize: 16 X 20 in 40 X 50 cm Well, I finished this Frida this afternoon. I've used the pose and costume from one of her many self portraits. But instead of the back brace she holds in the original I've painted a black cat and a rose. To bid on my work or Buy It Now, check out my eBay Store
Homenaje a Frida kahlo y Diego Rivera en Cuba Instituciones culturales de Cuba y la embajada de México en la isla realizarán un amplio homenaje por el centenario del natalicio de la pintora Frida Kahlo y el cincuentenario de la muerte del muralista Diego Rivera.
“Frida y Diego: voces de la tierra” es el título del homenaje que desde julio a noviembre próximos involucrará a pintores, músicos, cineastas, trovadores y teatristas para rendir tributo a los dos grandes mitos de la pintura mexicana y universal. “Queríamos que Cuba también estuviera presente en estas actividades, pues ellos pertenecieron a toda Latinoamérica”, dijo el agregado cultural de la embajada de México en Cuba, Eduardo Menache, al explicar el significado de las jornadas. El diplomático dijo que Kahlo, nacida el 6 de julio de 1907, y Rivera, fallecido el 24 de noviembre de 1957, son dos figuras universales, “pero también cubanas porque son parte de la identidad cultural de América Latina”. En c
