Explore the dramatic life and bold art of Mexico's most iconic painter.

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[00:00.22]Frida Kahlo was born on July 6th, 1907 in Coyoacan, a lively suburb of Mexico City.
[00:08.52]Her early years were shaped by a country in turmoil.
[00:11.70]The Mexican Revolution erupted in 1910 when Frida was just a child, bringing chaos, hope, and change to her doorstep.
[00:20.06]Her father, Guillermo Kahlo, was a German immigrant and photographer, while her mother, Matilde, was of indigenous and Spanish descent.
[00:29.48]This blend of cultures and the spirit of revolution influenced Frida's outlook and her art from a young age.
[00:36.92]As a child, Frida suffered from polio, which left her with a limp and set her apart from her peers.
[00:43.64]She found comfort in her father's studio, watching him capture images and learning about light, composition, and the beauty of imperfection.
[00:52.34]Frida's early adversity in her family's unique heritage planted the seeds for the resilience and creativity that would define her life.
[01:00.46]Little did anyone know this spirited girl would one day become a symbol of strength, individuality, and unapologetic self-expression.


Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, a lively suburb of Mexico City. Her early years were shaped by a country in turmoil. The Mexican Revolution erupted in 1910 when Frida was just a child, bringing chaos, hope, and change to her doorstep. Her father, Guillermo Kahlo, was a German immigrant and photographer, while her mother, Matilde, was of Indigenous and Spanish descent. This blend of cultures and the spirit of revolution influenced Frida’s outlook and her art from a young age. As a child, Frida suffered from polio, which left her with a limp and set her apart from her peers. She found comfort in her father’s studio, watching him capture images and learning about light, composition, and the beauty of imperfection. Frida’s early adversity and her family’s unique heritage planted the seeds for the resilience and creativity that would define her life. Little did anyone know, this spirited girl would one day become a symbol of strength, individuality, and unapologetic self-expression.

Frida Kahlo: Paint, Pain, and Power

Born into Revolution