Gannit Ankori Knihy

Frida Kahlo's artistic process was intentional, drawing from a rich tapestry of cultural and philosophical influences. Imaging Her Selves delves into the lesser-known visual and textual elements that shaped her work, including her diary, letters, and library. Through an analysis of her self-portraits, the book reveals how Kahlo navigated various identities and roles, offering a fresh perspective on her contributions to the exploration of self-identity and meaning. This study presents an innovative interpretation of her art's significance in understanding the complexities of the self.

Cutting through 'Fridamania', this book explores Frida Kahlo's life, art and legacies, while also scrutinizing the myths, contradictions and ambiguities that riddle her dramatic story.

Frida Kahlo's sojourns to San Francisco were brief but extremely impactful. It was in the California city--the first she visited in the US--that she ventured into a new world beyond the scope of Coyoacán, Mexico City, and Cuernavaca. Away from home, she began to explore her contemporary environment and her own potential. It was love at first sight when she saw the ocean and the bay and explored the diverse neighborhoods and cultures. In San Francisco, Kahlo refined her sartorial flair, enhanced her political and social worldview, and began to paint seriously. Today she is recognized as a cultural icon, an innovative creator of original style, and one of the most critically acclaimed artists of the twentieth century.Published on the occasion of a major exhibition at the de Young, this book marks the triumphant return of Frida Kahlo to San Francisco, the city where her process of becoming began to unfold.