In 1925, Frida Kahlo was on her way home from school in Mexico City when the bus she was riding collided with a streetcar. She suffered near-fatal injuries and her disability became a major theme in her paintings. Over the course of her life, she would establish herself as the creator and muse behind extraordinary pieces of art. Iseult Gillespie dives into the life and work of Frida Kahlo. [Directed by Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].

Iseult Gillespie: Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend

Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend

Frida Kahlo's painting, 'The Broken Column,' delves into her pain, blending symbolism with her physical and mental state.

Kahlo's work intertwines Mexican folk painting, reflecting on death, religion, and nature with vibrant, surreal imagery.

Frida Kahlo channeled personal trauma and cultural identity into art, capturing her reality in vivid, symbolic portraits.