Frida Kahlo by Marina Ramos

Frida Kahlo by Marina Ramos

Frida Kahlo transcended art history like no woman artist before her. She was a key figure of Mexican revolutionary modern art and a pioneer of the politics of gender, sexuality, and feminism. This XXL monograph combines all of Kahlos 152 paintings with rare photos, diary pages, letters, and an illustrated biography.

“If you’re after a wow-factor gift for the art lover in your life, this coffee table book will tick all of the boxes and then some (if the shelves are strong enough!)” * The Independent *
“Gives readers an insider view of one of art history’s most iconic painters.” * nymag.com *
“The ultimate study of Kahlo’s work for her legion of admirers.” * robbreport.com *
"A truly comprehensive exploration of her life and work." * Time Out *
“A rare monograph as rich as any museum show.” * The Chicago Tribune *
“Here is your own Kahlo museum.” * The Times *
“A long overdue retrospective, this door-stopping volume brings together all 152 of Kahlo’s paintings, alongside personal artifacts including rarely seen photographs, diary excerpts, and letters.” * cntraveler.com *
“A comprehensive survey of Kahlo’s life and work.” * The New York Times *
“…contains some of the most elusive and rare paintings by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.” * townandcountrymag.com *
“A magnificent monograph containing the largest study of the Mexican trailblazer’s work to date.” * Harper’s Bazaar *
“Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings bears the weight of Kahlo’s immense triumphs and struggles.” * forbes.com *
“Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings is a must-have.” * vogue.com *
“An unprecedented glimpse into the historical haven of Kahlo.” * Vogue *
“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” * Frida Kahlo *
“…brings together a wealth of [Kahlo’s] letters, diary entries, and photographs, along with vivid recreations of more than 150 of her paintings.” * Vogue *
“Allows readers to admire Frida Kahlo’s paintings like never before, including unprecedented detail shots and famous photographs.” * creativeboom.com *
“… brings together the most extensive study of [Frida Kahlo’s] paintings to date.” * GRAZIA *
“…offers for the first time a comprehensive survey of her entire oeuvre.” * bbc.com *
“A privileged glimpse into the private world of the legendary artist, including paintings that belong to private collections and are difficult for the general public to access.” * dazeddigital.com *
“Undoubtedly the most comprehensive publication on the artist to date.” * hypebeast.com *
“Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away.” * Frida Kahlo *
“There is an impressive authenticity in Frida’s visual metaphors. Looking at her paintings, we can say: this is true, this has been lived, suffered, and re-created.” * Octavio Paz, 1988 *

Luis-Martín Lozano is an art historian specializing in the study of the creative processes of modernist artists in Mexico and Latin America. He is the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship and has conducted extensive research on the work of both Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, as well as publishing widely on both artists. Lozano was formerly the director of the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico, and has been a guest curator for many art institutions in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and particularly in Mexico.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9783836574204
ISBN 10	3836574209
Title	Frida Kahlo
Author	Marina Ramos
Series	Extra Large Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taschen GmbH
Year published	2021-06-29
Number of pages	624
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.