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What led to Frida Kahlo's early death? And with Frida mania in full swing, have we now reached peak Frida? Join Alastair and James in the final episode on the life and work of the great Mexican artist, as they explore her difficult final years and her extraordinary afterlife.
Frida: The Making of an Icon is on at Tate Modern, London until 3rd January 2027.
Artworks in this episode:
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, 1940, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Frida Kahlo, The Broken Column, 1944, Museo Dolores Olmedo, Xochimilco, Mexico City
Frida Kahlo, The Wounded Deer, 1946, Private collection
00:00:00 Introduction: Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair
00:07:20 1940: The Miraculous Year
00:11:58 Remarriage to Diego Rivera
00:17:10 Rising Fame and Declining Health
00:23:04 The Wounded Deer
00:34:55 First Solo Exhibition in Mexico
00:37:46 Final Days and Death
00:45:10 The Rise of Frida-mania
00:51:41 Icon of Identity Politics
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What led to Frida Kahlo's early death? And with Frida mania in full swing, have we now reached peak Frida? Join Alastair and James in the final episode on the life and work of the great Mexican artist, as they explore her difficult final years and her extraordinary afterlife.
Frida: The Making of an Icon is on at Tate Modern, London until 3rd January 2027.
Artworks in this episode:
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, 1940, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Frida Kahlo, The Broken Column, 1944, Museo Dolores Olmedo, Xochimilco, Mexico City
Frida Kahlo, The Wounded Deer, 1946, Private collection
00:00:00 Introduction: Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair
00:07:20 1940: The Miraculous Year
00:11:58 Remarriage to Diego Rivera
00:17:10 Rising Fame and Declining Health
00:23:04 The Wounded Deer
00:34:55 First Solo Exhibition in Mexico
00:37:46 Final Days and Death
00:45:10 The Rise of Frida-mania
00:51:41 Icon of Identity Politics
🎥 Presented by HENI Talks — films that bring art, design, and architecture to life.
🔔 Subscribe for more films on art, architecture, and culture:
/ @henitalks
👍 Like, comment, and share to support our work!
🌐 Learn more:
Web — heni.com
Instagram — / heni
TikTok — / heni
X — https://x.com/heni
#️⃣ Hashtags
#HENITalks #StoriesOfArt #ArtHistoryPodcast #HENI
