Episode
Frida Kahlo: life of the week
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- HistoryExtra podcast
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- Aug 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3200
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Summary
The arresting gaze, the stark monobrow, the intricate ribbons woven through the dark hair – Frida Kahlo's unmistakable image is recognised around the world today. Yet the woman behind the vivid self-portraits was far more complex than the icon she became. In conversation with Danny Bird, historian Patience Schell explores how trauma, politics and extraordinary artistic vision transformed Kahlo into one of the most influential cultural figures of the modern age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices