One of the world's experts delves into Frida Kahlo's incredible technique and instantly recognizable motfis in this rich and rewarding exploration of an artist, who has become such a cult figure, that her genius as a painter can often be overlooked. This Nuanced study provides a beautifully produced celebration of kahlo's genius alongside exquisite reproductions of her paintings and illuminating observations about the role of physical and mental suffering in the creative process.
 
By Helga Prignitz-Poda
(hardcover)