Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈfɾiða ˈkalo]; 6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954 [1]) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by …

Making its debut at the MFAH, this monumental exhibition is devoted to the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. The fascinating presentation features works of art not only by the legendary Mexican artist but …

Jan 5, 2026 · Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that confront such themes as identity, the human body, and death.

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, pain and passion, and bold, vibrant colors. She is celebrated in Mexico for her attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and by …

3 days ago · The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-54) is one of the most recognisable artists in the world. But how did she become so famous? A large-scale exhibition opening at the Museum of Fine …

Frida Kahlo's highly imaginative, brooding, introspective paintings are emblematic of her struggle with a crippling accident and tense marriage to Diego Rivera.

Frida Kahlo began to paint in 1925, while recovering from a near-fatal bus accident that devastated her body and marked the beginning of lifelong physical ordeals. Over the next three decades, she would …

2 days ago · The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston explores how the Mexican artist became a pop-culture phenomenon and influenced generations of artists around the world

Wilhelm (Guillermo) Kahlo, Frida’s father, is born. We thank Bank of America for the support received for the renovation of this website.

A downloadable lesson plan about the life and work of Frida Kahlo that can be used by teachers in class or by students to work through at their own pace.