32. Frida Kahlo

Big Reputations

In this episode we discuss the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. We spend some time on her early life before she turned to art, and her life leading up to her accident. Then we talk about her healing journey, her early art career, and her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera. Next we break down some of the labels that were assigned to Kahlo throughout her life and discuss why there might be more to them than meets the eye. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion of her impact on the art world, women’s role in society, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, miscarriage,abortion, motor vehicle accident, attempted suicide

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Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

"Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up," a virtual exhibit from Victoria and

Albert Museum

"Frida Kahlo and Appropriation of Indigenous Cultures," by Chris Gonzalez

Frida (2002), starring Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, and Ashley Judd