Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend - Iseult Gillespie

Learn about the life and art of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, who explored disability, relationships and Mexican culture in her work.

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In 1925, Frida Kahlo was on her way home from school in Mexico City when the bus she was riding collided with a streetcar. She suffered near-fatal injuries and her disability became a major theme in her paintings. Over the course of her life, she would establish herself as the creator and muse behind extraordinary pieces of art. Iseult Gillespie dives into the life and work of Frida Kahlo.

Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson.

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[hsryu]

Ted Ed has been making educational videos for years, and yet they still amaze me with the animations each time!

[CuriosityCulture]

Blows my mind how powerful art can be sometimes.

[eduardogomez]

It is incredible to see how people around the world value Frida's work while here in Mexico she's so widely diminished as an artist. On many occasions I have heard other Mexicans say that their work has no value at all. I am amazed by the fact that we, the Mexican people, are the ones who judge our artists so negatively, while the rest of the world rejoices with their art.
Thanks Ted-Ed for this and all your amazing videos. Greetings from México

[samuelsofa]

What a coincidence, I need to study Frida for an art essay on introspection and this should help!

[LuinTathren]

I absolutely worship Frida Kahlo! Her magical realism is profound. Like Kahlo, I have also experienced spinal problems and neuropathic pain for most of my adult life. So her work, especially The Broken Column, gives a beautiful voice to the pain I've had. Thank you for featuring her.

[naveenrajeee]

After this video i studied about her in internet. She suffered more than anybody.. She contracted polio and bus accident done tremendous damage to her body and she was lived dying, experiencing tremendous pain and her childhood was so sad and her mom sometimes very cruel.. Eventhough she had pain, she laid her footmark in history. And today we are learning about her.. Such a brave heart..
Thanks for introducing to us ted-ed.. You are awesome.. I became fan of your channel..👏👏

[sonorasays]

In awe of how this animator captured Frida’s style without copying it. That is masterful. What a perfect example of Ted-Ed quality productions!

[starcherry]

She’s a reminder that your life doesn’t have to be perfect to be successful

[-subscriberswithahammerad]

We need more artists like her

Many...many more

[camiloiribarren]

I saw her work and visited her house in Mexico, la casa azul

[СофьяЕсауленко]

Until one day I have never heard of Frida's masterpieces and her existing at all. But my sister invited me on the exhibition in Moscow dedicated to Frida's and Diego's life and art. Since that day i fell in love in Frida Kahlo and everything that reminded about her ever. The film about her life, where Salma Hayek plays the main role, is worth of watching because I have seen it several times and every time I was inspired motivated with her spirit and power.

[regulusarcturus]

I adore Frida. Despite life seeming so cruel and bleak at times, she was always able to find beauty in ugliness and pour her pain into her art. She remained unapologetically herself in an era where individuality was looked down upon.

Like Frida said, the only ones who truly die are the ones who never lived.

[danielleanderson]

My partner is a huge fan of her work, and I can see why.

[ginahtran]

After going to her house La Casa Azul and seeing some of her striking and almost nightmarish depictions of her disability, I literally had nightmares and was scared. Her art and images of her hospital gowns and back braces stayed in my head for a long time.

[Xathal]

"...Together, they travelled the world, and dedicated themselves to art, communist politics and Mexican nationalism."

_...as one does._

[albertodf]

Year 2023 and Frida is still an example of a warrior for life...viva la vida!

[pshshshvf]

she’s my favorite artist ever. i remember exactly how i felt the first time i see her work, it’s so mesmerizing.

[tapastarafdar]

Thank you Ted ed for bringing these powerful and undoubtedly influential women and their work to the spotlight.

[aamnisaraswat]

I love Frida Kahlo. She suffered more than anyone, and yet still because one of the most creative minds. She inspires me. I wish I could be just like her. Her artwork is so creative and weird in a good way,

[lexigrimhaive]

Frida has always been fascinating to me. I remember doing a report on her in 5th grade. I had to draw her, dress up as her, and give a report. It was so awesome. I love her.