Book, 1983 by Hayden HerreraThe biography of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, and an artist whose sensual vibrancy came from her experiences. Following Kahlo from her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, her crippling accident at eighteen and her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera.
With generous use of firsthand sources including collectors, friends, and fellow artists, Hayden Herrera has produced an exhaustively researched study of the Mexican painter's life, loves, and artistic ambitions. Material from the artist's letters and diaries adds a distinctively intimate tone to a sympathetically told tale of sexuality, politics, and marginalization in the world of art. This bestselling book is considered the primary record of Kahlo's life
Movie, 2002 directed by Julie TaymorFeatures: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas
Tagline: Prepare to be seduced.
Awards: The film won 2 Oscars: Best Makeup and Best Music, Original Score. Salma Hayek was nominated for Best Actress but lost to Nicole Kidman (The Hours).
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