This book provides an overview of the life story of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). The chapters are illustrated by photographs of her personal belongings such as her Mexican outfits, jewellery and cosmetics as well as some of her art work and self-portraits. The publication accompanies the exhibition 'Frida Kahlo : making her self up' held from 16 June until 4 November 2018 at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Illustrated with full-color plates emphasizing the expressive freedom of direct gesture and process at the core of the movement, this book features biographies of more than forty artists, offering insight into their lives and work. Essays explore the techniques, concerns, and legacies of women in Abstract Expressionism, shedding light on their unique experiences. This book reveals the careers of these artists and offers reflections on their work and the movement as a whole.