Frida: The Making of an Icon G Ankori English

• A comprehensive new assessment of Frida Kahlo's place in modern art, from her self-image to her enduring influence on contemporary artists.
• Few artists have shaped popular culture as profoundly as Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), whose striking self-portraits and deeply personal symbolism have captivated audiences for decades. Remembered also for her tumultuous marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera and her passionate political activism, Kahlo's legacy transcends her artistic oeuvre. To this day, contemporary artists draw inspiration from Kahlo's life and work. Presenting Kahlo's paintings alongside the work of other artists from around the world and from the mid-20th century to the present day, Frida: The Making of an Icon investigates the profound and enduring nature of Kahlo's impact.
• Featuring essays by leading researchers, scholars and curators, Frida: The Making of an Icon is the first major analysis of how Kahlo became a global icon and a major artistic influence, especially from the 1970s onwards. In seven sections, addressing topics from Kahlo's role as a gender-fluid intellectual to her political activism, and including conversations with contemporary artists Magali Lara and Monica Mayer, this important book celebrates and connects the complexities of her iconic status and her cultural, political, commercial and artistic legacy.
• Published in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
• Pages: 339
• Language: English
• Author: Gannit Ankori
• Year: 2026
• ISBN: 978-0300286366

Publisher: Yale University Press