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mgerboc's review against another edition
3.0
There are a lot of interesting facts and writings from Frida Kahlo herself in this book, which demonstrates well her thought processes as an artist and a person. The book is poorly written though - badly organized, disjointed, and unfocused. The best part was the middle section about her role in the modern art movement and how she writes about Diego Rivera.
lnatal's review
4.0
From BBC Radio 4 - Witness:
On July 13 1954, the celebrated Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, died at the age of 47. Married to the famous mural painter, Diego Rivera, Kahlo was best known for her vivid and often brutal self-portraits depicting different episodes in her tragic life. Witness hears from 90-year-old art critic Raquel Tibol, a friend of Kahlo's, and the veteran Mexican journalist, Elena Poniatowska.
On July 13 1954, the celebrated Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, died at the age of 47. Married to the famous mural painter, Diego Rivera, Kahlo was best known for her vivid and often brutal self-portraits depicting different episodes in her tragic life. Witness hears from 90-year-old art critic Raquel Tibol, a friend of Kahlo's, and the veteran Mexican journalist, Elena Poniatowska.
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