Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist well-known for her self-portraits and the folkloric quality of her often surrealist artwork. Long celebrated as a folk icon in her homeland, it was not until the 1980s, well after her 1954 death, that Kahlo became widely recognized for her artistic skill. For more stories of girls and women in the arts, visit our Artists / Musicians section within Biographies. To inspire your children’s interest in the arts, visit our extensive Arts / Crafts section.