The unseen masterpieces of Frida Kahlo

Holly Williams | bbc.com | 20th July 2021

Kahlo has become “merchandise”, reflecting the way her colourful personal life and numerous self-portraits grab our attention. A survey of her known work, much of which has been ignored, finds surprising diversity. Her art didn’t start with her husband’s encouragement. She had wider influences; her father’s still lifes, surrealism, Old Masters. One thing we know hasn’t changed, though – “Kahlo made her work speak loudly to us”.