Frida Kahlo: Making her self up

In 1954, following Frida Kahlo's death at the age of 47, Diego Rivera, Kahlo's husband and Mexican muralist, requested that her possessions be sealed in various cupboards and storerooms throughout the Blue House in Mexico City, where Kahlo was born, lived and died. Half a century later, in...

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Language:English
Published: London V&A Publishing 2018
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Summary:In 1954, following Frida Kahlo's death at the age of 47, Diego Rivera, Kahlo's husband and Mexican muralist, requested that her possessions be sealed in various cupboards and storerooms throughout the Blue House in Mexico City, where Kahlo was born, lived and died. Half a century later, in 2004, these cupboards were opened and found to contain an extraordinary collection of clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items, as well as photographs and letters. 'Frida Kahlo's Wardrobe' presents a fresh view of Kahlo's compelling life story. The book expands upon the narrative of discovery, presenting highlights from Kahlo's collection alongside her self-portraits. This pairing is unprecedented, and it will be enriched by specially commissioned photography of her belongings ...
Item Description:Published in conjunction with the exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK (16.06.-04.11.2018). - On title page verso: "First published by V&A Publishing to accompany the exhibition Frieda Kahlo: Making Her Self Up on view from 16 June until 4 November 2018 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL". - Designer Daniela Rocha. - Copy-editor Rebeka Cohen. - Indexer Hilary Bird. - New photography by Javier Hinojosa. - Includes notes on contributors (page 208). - Includes bibliographical references, bibliography (pages 200-201)and index
Physical Description:208 Seiten 28 cm
ISBN:1851779604
9781851779604

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