Frida Kahlo. A Biography – 70th Anniversary of Frida Kahlo

Deluxe edition with unreleased material

With over 400,000 readers in 18 languages, Frida Kahlo: A Biography is presented in a deluxe edition, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the figure who transformed world art and culture. This work not only pays tribute to the Mexican painter but also includes a special appendix containing "Frida's Recipes," previously unpublished material that reveals another fascinating aspect of her life.

"Feet, why do I want you if I have wings to fly?"
Frida Kahlo was much more than a woman marked by pain and anguish. Her life was not limited to the shadow of Diego Rivera, her famous husband. On the contrary, she chose to be an artist full of strength, color, and passion. Her vibrant and heartbreaking paintings are a testament to her indomitable soul: celebration, blood, pain, and a vitality that allowed her to transform her suffering into art. A tireless fighter, she rebelled against established norms, determined to live life with an intensity that only she could convey. The misfortunes and joys of her existence were absorbed by her brush, creating a unique body of work that still captivates the world today.

Inspired by the experiences of this daring woman, the book offers an illustrated journey through Frida Kahlo's life, a biography that celebrates not only her art but also her incomparable spirit.

The critics have said:
"A delightful, lavishly illustrated book. The Mexican painter's dreamlike, feminine, and organic imagery, as well as her light naiveté and visceral romanticism [...] are assimilated by Hesse into that unmistakable style that fuses the synthetic with the organic, without falling into the baroque style so characteristic of Kahlo." – Javier Rubio Nomblot, ABC (Cultural)

Frida Kahlo: A Biography is a cult work, a deep dive into the life of a woman who never ceased to challenge convention and who, through her art, taught us that pain can also be a path to freedom and creation.

Book Details

• Authors: María Hesse
• Editorial: LUMEN
• Language: Spanish
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9788426430885
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8426430885
• Product weight ‏ : ‎ 558 g
• Dimensions: 17 x 1.7 x 24 cm