Born With The Revolution Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo lived an interesting life, her strong love for painting was evident all throughout her life, despite her many sufferings. Kahlo contracted a disease at a young age and -then at the age of 18, in the year of 1925, she was in a fat¬¬al bus accident. (Fuentes 11-12) This caused her many troubles and was reflected in her work. Kahlo’s work was first shown in the United States at an exhibition. Later in 1937 four of her paintings were in a show in Mexico City. Her first paintings were bought in 1938 by Edward G Robinson. (Fuentes 26) She is well known for herself portraits, many of which mirrored her emotions. Today she is evoked as a feminist idol and remembered for her strength and artistic talents. Born in 1907 on July 6th, Kahlo lived in Mexico City, Mexico. “Born with the Revolution, Frida Kahlo both mirrors and transcends the central event of twentieth- century Mexico.” (Fuentes10). Her work displays herself, some representing her sufferings, sadness, and loneliness while, others represent her strength, humor, and beauty. At the young age of six Frida got polio, causing her to limp. She was often made fun of at school, which affected her as she got older. Frida’s father motivated her to recovery, by encouraging her to get involved in sports, which was rare for girls during that period.
“I paint myself because I am alone. I am the subject I know best.” (Fuentes 14) She is well known for herself portraits, she often painted herself in a stunning, magical way that displayed her beauty and strength. Some portraits would cause one, maybe even herself, to forget about the suffering she was going through. In contrast, other portraits illustrated her struggles. Some of her portraits exemplified her broken spinal column, collarbone, ribs, and pelvis after the bus accident in September of 1925. (Fuentes 11) This crash lead to more misery in Kahlo’s life, as if being stricken with polio as a child wasn’t