Frida Kahlo

Pain and passion — the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) is one of the most iconic figures in twentieth-century art. Her life and work were shaped by physical suffering and personal tragedy, yet her paintings reach far beyond her own experiences, drawing deeply on Mexican culture and history. Today, Kahlo is celebrated worldwide for her bold exploration of femininity, individuality, identity, and the strength of the human spirit. One of her final paintings, completed just days before her death, bears the words “Viva la Vida!” — “Long Live Life!”