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A young artist survives unimaginable pain and transforms it into paintings so bold and intimate they redefine what art can be.

This episode explores Frida Kahlo’s turbulent life, from the accident that reshaped her body to the politics, passion, and creative defiance that fuelled her work. We trace her self-portraits, her fractured relationship with Diego Rivera, and the way she turned personal suffering into a visual language that made her an icon of rebellion and self-expression.

Topics include

  • Frida Kahlo’s life-changing accident
  • Her most influential self-portraits
  • Politics, identity, and artistic rebellion
  • The complexities of her relationship with Diego Rivera
  • Her legacy from La Casa Azul to global recognition

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