Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo was born to Guillermo Kahlo and Matilde Calderón y González. Her father was a photographer, and her mother was a devout Catholic. Frida was the third of four daughters.

At the age of five, Frida contracted polio, which left her right leg thinner and weaker than her left. This early illness would have a lasting impact on her health and mobility.

Frida enrolls in the prestigious National Preparatory School, where she is one of only 35 girls. She studies natural sciences with the intention of becoming a doctor, but her artistic talents begin to emerge.

Frida suffers a severe bus accident that leaves her with multiple fractures and internal injuries. She spends months in recovery, leading her to begin painting as a form of therapy.

Frida meets the famous muralist Diego Rivera, who becomes her mentor and later her husband. Their relationship is passionate and tumultuous, marked by mutual artistic influence and personal challenges.

Frida Kahlo marries Diego Rivera, a union that will profoundly shape her life and career. Despite their age difference and complex relationship, they remain married until her death, with a brief separation in 1939-1940.

Frida Kahlo's first solo exhibition opens at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York, marking a significant milestone in her career. Her unique style and personal narratives gain international attention.

Frida and Diego separate for a year, during which Frida focuses on her art and personal growth. They reconcile and remarry in 1940, further solidifying their bond despite ongoing challenges.

Frida Kahlo receives the National Prize for Painting from the Mexican government, recognizing her contributions to Mexican art. This award solidifies her status as a leading artist in Mexico.

Frida Kahlo's first solo exhibition in Mexico opens at the Galería Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico City. Despite her declining health, she attends the opening in an ambulance, showing her commitment to her art.

Frida Kahlo dies in her home, the Blue House, in Coyoacán, Mexico City. Her death, attributed to a pulmonary embolism, marks the end of a life filled with artistic passion and personal struggle.