Frida Kahlo (1907–1954)
Mexican painter whose intensely personal, surreal-expressive self-portraits reveal her physical pain, indigenous roots, political identity, and resilience.
Her work blends magical realism with symbolism, exploring anatomy, gender, and selfhood.
Most paintings are introspective and autobiographical—she once said, “I paint myself because I am so often alone.”
Today, Kahlo is a feminist icon and one of Latin America’s most celebrated artists.
Notable paintings:

