Tag Archives: Frida Kahlo
6 panels of my Frida series (my most personal pieces) will be on display/sale March 10!
Fridamania continues… © KATARINA THORSEN Recall my post about my Frida Series and that the pieces were born out of the need to process divorce and depression. Now its time for celebration and renewals! I LOVED making these pieces (China … Continue reading
Frida’s monobrow
another Frida self-portrait I am doing a bit of research regarding huipiles and thus am taking a good look at Frida who wore them daily. But today, more than huipiles, what interests me about Frida is the glorification of her monobrow referred … Continue reading
The Broken Column
Originally posted on Defeating Pain:
Art can be something you do to express yourself, or something you view to move your soul. Art has always been a passion of mine, I love viewing art, and I used to draw much…
Frida Kahlo: What’s in Her Closet?
Originally posted on Lisa's History Room:
From ABC News/Univision Frida Kahlo’s Closet is Opened After 58 Years Frida Kahlo, wearing Chinese pajamas, is seen smoking after a 1946 operation. “Imagine being in Frida Kahlo‘s childhood home and opening up…
Frida and her huipiles
An exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo recently opened here in Rome at the Scuderie del Quirinale. Frida, after her marriage to Diego Riviera, decided to dress in the traditional costumes of the Tehuana women of Tehuantepec. Anyone who reads this blog routinely knows … Continue reading



