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How did a bus crash change the course of art history? And what’s the truth behind Frida Kahlo's family origins? Join Alastair and James as they embarked on a new three part series on the life and work of one of the world's most celebrated artists - Frida Kahlo.
Artworks in this episode include:
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940, Nickolas Muray Collection of Mexican Art, Harry Ransom Center, Austin, Texas
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait (With Velvet Dress), 1926, Private Collection
Frida: The Making of an Icon _is on at Tate Modern, London until 3rd January 2027.
00:00:00 Introduction: Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
00:05:38 A German Father
00:08:13 A New Life in Mexico
00:11:09 Frida's Birth and Childhood
00:18:49 Diego Rivera: The Artist Emerges
00:26:46 The Girl on the Bus
00:32:01 The Birth of an Artist
00:38:53 Self-Portrait in a Velvet Dress
00:44:44 Meeting Diego Rivera
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How did a bus crash change the course of art history? And what’s the truth behind Frida Kahlo's family origins? Join Alastair and James as they embarked on a new three part series on the life and work of one of the world's most celebrated artists - Frida Kahlo.
Artworks in this episode include:
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940, Nickolas Muray Collection of Mexican Art, Harry Ransom Center, Austin, Texas
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait (With Velvet Dress), 1926, Private Collection
Frida: The Making of an Icon _is on at Tate Modern, London until 3rd January 2027.
00:00:00 Introduction: Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
00:05:38 A German Father
00:08:13 A New Life in Mexico
00:11:09 Frida's Birth and Childhood
00:18:49 Diego Rivera: The Artist Emerges
00:26:46 The Girl on the Bus
00:32:01 The Birth of an Artist
00:38:53 Self-Portrait in a Velvet Dress
00:44:44 Meeting Diego Rivera
🎥 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
