Frida Kahlo's Diary: An Intimate Self-Portrait

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) had a life permeated by suffering—both physical and emotional—which was powerfully portrayed in her art. Her diary, which reveals the Mexican painter's innermost self, was a worldwide success and was published by José Olympio in 1994, but is now back on the market after many years out of print. Translated by Mário Pontes and introduced by art critic Frederico de Moraes, the diary brings together colorful drawings, thoughts, and confessions. Author of paintings that have broken auction records and are featured in the world's greatest museums, Frida Kahlo is the subject of films, plays, the name of stores, and has become a pop culture icon.