Frida Kahlo - A Life of Pain - Biographical Documentary

Frida Kahlo is one of the most popular and recognisable artists of the 20th century. She is known for her painting, her politics, her tempestuous relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera, and many others, and her fierce independence. But behind the vibrancy and energy of her work was a life wracked with pain, both physical and emotional, from a near fatal accident at the age of 18. She had over 30 surgeries over the course of her life to try to relieve her pain but ended up by having her leg amputated. She taught herself to paint while lying recovering in bed and like no other artist she laid out her pain for all to see, unapologetic, uncompromising, deeply personal, yet tapping into something universal. This video explores Frida’s colourful, dramatic and painful life story. Academic References: Antelo, F. (2013). Pain and the paintbrush: The life and art of Frida Kahlo. AMA Journal of Ethics, 15(5), 460-465. Baddeley, O. (1991). 'Her dress hangs here': De-frocking the Kahlo