70 Years Since Frida Kahlo's Death: A Mexican Icon's Art and Life Continues to Inspire Worldwide

This week marks 70 years since the death of a renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, depicted in various spots around Mexico City, symbolising Mexican identity.
Her story of overcoming adversity is shared through her art. She is now internationally recognised, particularly by women. A recent documentary uses her journals to narrate her experiences with infidelity, heartbreak, chronic illness, and miscarriage. Her home and studio continue to draw crowds, eager to glimpse her works and life. For many in her homeland, she remains their beloved Mexican icon who broke the mould.
Al Jazeer’s Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City.
Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/AJSubscribe
Follow us on Twitter: / ajenglish
Find us on Facebook: / aljazeera
Check our website: www.aljazeera.com/
Check out our Instagram page: / aljazeeraenglish
Download AJE Mobile App: aje.io/AJEMobile
#Frida #FridaKahlo #Mexico #MexicoCity #MexicanArt #FridaKahloLegacy #WomenInArt #Feminisim #FeministIcon #InspiringWomen #ArtAndLife #ArteMexicano #AlJazeeraEnglish

[@tothelighthouse9843]

I suffer with constant chronic pain, & no other artist has reflected back to me the near impossibility of living each day in physical agony. Frida painted her pain, & that legacy lives on to let each of us who suffers know that someone has come before us, has lived it, survived it every day, & told her story despite the relentless pain. Thank you, beloved Frida.

[@karencawthorn3173]

What a beautiful way to express her talent & her paintings.

[@migzz7976]

Mexican here and not only a fan of Frida but I’ve also been to her house…one of the great artists to come out of Mexico.

[@angelcisneros5641]

Who cares if your not a fan 😂

[@TheProfessional15]

you must be a fan especially since in Europe her works are now public domain

[@feralLove]

Much respect to the artists who painted all beautiful murals of Frida in this clip!! She was such a passionate, fierce and pure soul and it revealed itself in her paintings and even in her personal style in fashion. Thank you for making a documentary of her life which I hope to see.

[@the_indelible_onion]

This is haram. Shame on you!

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes beautiful

[@quincyquincy4764]

​@the_indelible_onion What makes it haram?

[@the_indelible_onion]

@@quincyquincy4764
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be the image-makers." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 72, Hadith 834)

[@sihr07]

Mexican here and not a fan of Frida, but I’m glad that her image has shed light on female artists in Mexico

[@juniorlinares1221]

Subjective comment nobody asked for

[@hector5699]

@@juniorlinares1221 Your comment is also subjective and nobody asked for it either. I am also NOT a fan of Kahlo. Remedios Varo was MUCH MUCH BETTER.

[@LaMatadora]

Remedios Varo has way more talent.

[@karencawthorn3173]

Frida es un ejemplo para todos. Despues de to que sufrio despues su accidente con el trolly. Su physical & emotional estado con su determinación fue muy dificil pero se extendio todo eso atravez su art. Una mujer extraordinaria.

[@silvanahhas1814]

She’s absolutely beautiful ❤️ her heart, mind, body and soul 🕊️❤️ 🌸 may her spirit run wild and free boundless and immortal 🙏

[@favorites3175]

🎉❤

[@elanawilliams6148]

I'm a Fan of this INCREDIBLE HEROIC ARTIST!!! I HAVE JUST redecorated my bedroom with everything FRIDA KAHLO ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@ninacarranza5189]

A latina a mexican a woman the best

[@pyaru2k]

May this inspire Arabia??

[@mamanpd5341]

🥱🥱🥱

[@saidbendif2834]

Mexico has Kahlo. The Arab world has the Queen of Sheba

[@jasonh4219]

Nope 👎🏼 denied.

[@joshm960]

Arabia can be inspired by this unibrow jewish woman… hahaha

[@rustygribbler1380]

Do you wanna get stoned 😂

[@TheProfessional15]

Her works are now public domain

[@DerLong-i2k]

NOT REALLY WHAT DID SHE DO FOR.ANYBODY .NOTHING

[@ansh_u_r]

Totally haram promotion.

[@feedcount]

Al Jazeera isn't a religious channel, and neither are its world of viewers

[@danielteran8067]

Overrated.

[@the_indelible_onion]

This “art” is haram! Shame on Al Jazeera for promoting it!

[@fuckbankers]

Why is it prohibited?

[@larsstougaard7097]

Art 🎨 and Freedom ✨️

[@silvanahhas1814]

Chill bro 🙏

[@ansh_u_r]

​@@silvanahhas1814chilling is haram.

[@feedcount]

Al Jazeera isn't a religious channel, and neither are all its viewers

[@ronlacker326]

Icon for what? Creating the most creative way to hop the border into America? 😂

[@sandramejia7926]

You might be an “icon” for your ignorance…😂 never heard such a thing, do a little research it will restrain such ignorant comments that make absolutely no sense 🤦‍♀️

[@thebigmon]

Just another artist who dreamed of a communist utopia. sigh

[@hector5699]

There have been other good artists such as Remedios Varo (to mention only one), who, in my opinion, was a much better painter than Kahlo.

[@joshm960]

Yes she has a nice mustache and unibrow… very representative jewish woman

[@karencawthorn3173]

That's a Spanish trait in some woman idiot gringo.