Frida Kahlo

Acting • Born 1907-07-06 – Died 1954-07-13

Acting0Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico

Biography

Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her surreal works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Her autobiographical portraits explored themes of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race. Apart from her paintings, she is also well-known for her political beliefs, being a member of the Mexican Communist Party.