Casa Azul

Casa Azul
Author: Laban Carrick Hill
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Frida Kahlo's work comes to life--literally--in this magical, realistic novel that alternates between Kahlo's home in Mexico City, Casa Azul, and the journey of a teenage girl and her young brother, lost in the city.

In the Casa Azul

In the Casa Azul
Author: Meaghan Delahunt
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2003-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312291075

This breathtaking first novel explores Leon Trotsky and his wife's years of Mexican exile in the home of Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera. Mingled with the voices of Stalin's desolate young wife and that of Trotsky himself are the tales of the lesser known who have also created history--the Mexican artist who foretells Trotsky's death; a Bolshevik engineer surviving the chill of the Stalinist regime; the bodyguard who is unable to prevent the assassination. Together, the stories reveal the panorama of Russian history, revolution, and upheaval in the twentieth century.

La Casa Azul

La Casa Azul
Author: Sophie Faucher
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2002-10-16
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1849439591

'I took my tears and turned them into paintings' In the electric calm of a blue-painted room, a dying woman reassembles the images of an extraordinary life. The woman is Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The life is one of struggle - with love, with the body, with her country, and most of all, with her art. La Casa Azul is a collaboration between Quebeçois playwright Sophie Faucher, who also played Frida Kahlo in this production, and internationally acclaimed director Robert Lepage.

La Casa Azul

La Casa Azul
Author: Sophie Faucher
Publisher: Oberon Books
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2002
Genre: Art
ISBN:

In the electric calm of a blue-painted room, a dying woman reassembles the images of an extraordinary life. The woman is Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The life is one of struggle--with love, with the body, with her country, and most of all, with her art.

Artists in Residence

Artists in Residence
Author: Melissa Wyse
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1452179913

Artists in Residence explores the homes of 17 legendary and contemporary artists. Readers can peek inside Georgia O'Keeffe's adobe courtyards, stroll through Henri Matisse's vibrant aviary, and peruse Jean-Michel Basquiat's collection of over 1,000 videotapes. A house or an apartment is not simply a place to eat and sleep for these artists; they transform quotidian spaces into dynamic reflections of their individual artistic preoccupations. • Offers a fascinating and inspiring blend of art history, interior design, and travel • Invites readers to peer behind the closed doors of top artists from around the world • Richly illustrated throughout Through vivid text and image, Artists in Residence explores how each artist's living space relates to their individual and distinct artist practice. Readers gain a deeper appreciation of their favorite artists' work, and perhaps discover a new favorite visual along the way. • This petite jacketed hardcover book makes a wonderful gift for artists and art fans everywhere.

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: A Love as Colorful as Their Art

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: A Love as Colorful as Their Art
Author: Michael Hall
Publisher: Marcelo Marins Rodrigues
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2024-10-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Dive into the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, a love story as colorful and passionate as their art. This book goes beyond the iconic images to explore the intricate complexities of their relationship, their artistic journeys, and their shared passion for Mexico and its vibrant culture. From their fiery beginnings in Mexico City to their turbulent marriage, this captivating narrative unveils the raw emotions, political ideals, and artistic brilliance that defined these two legendary figures. Discover the hidden stories behind Frida’s self-portraits, the social commentary woven into Diego’s murals, and the impact of their tumultuous love affair on their creative lives. Explore the influence of Surrealism on Frida's art, the power of Frida's feminism, and the influence of their political beliefs on their art and lives. Delve into the private world of their affairs and the complex dynamics of their relationship, a love story marked by passion, betrayal, and unwavering artistic ambition. This meticulously researched and beautifully written book will transport you to the heart of Mexico, where art and politics intertwined, and where two extraordinary individuals found both inspiration and turmoil in their passionate love affair. More than just a biography, this book is an exploration of the human spirit, the power of love, and the lasting legacy of two of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

What Would Frida Do?

What Would Frida Do?
Author: Arianna Davis
Publisher: Seal Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1541646312

Having doubts about your next step? Ask yourself what artist Frida Kahlo would do in this “beautiful volume . . . sure to inspire” (Boston Globe). NAMED A BEST GIFT BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: Instyle, Oprah Daily, Business Insider, Esquire, Boston Globe, and Redbook Revered as much for her fierce spirit as she is for her art, Frida Kahlo stands today as a feminist symbol of daring creativity. Her paintings have earned her admirers around the world, but perhaps her greatest work of art was her own life. What Would Frida Do? celebrates this icon’s signature style, outspoken politics, and boldness in love and art—even in the face of hardship and heartbreak. We see her tumultuous marriage with the famous muralist Diego Rivera and rumored flings with Leon Trotsky and Josephine Baker. In this irresistible read, writer Arianna Davis conjures Frida’s brave spirit, encouraging women to create fearlessly and stand by their own truths.

Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings

Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings
Author: TASCHEN
Publisher: Taschen
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9783836574204

Frida Kahlo, Mexican artist and champion of justice and women's rights, transformed the pain and suffering of her life into enduringly powerful paintings. This XXL monograph brings together all of Kahlo's 152 paintings in stunning reproductions.

Frida Kahlo's Garden

Frida Kahlo's Garden
Author: Adriana Zavala
Publisher: Prestel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Artists' gardens
ISBN: 9783791354569

Accompanying the groundbreaking exhibition "Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life" at The New York Botanical Garden, this vibrant book provides a thrilling new perspective from which to appreciate Frida Kahlo's paintings against the backdrop of her home and garden. Fans of botanical art, garden enthusiasts, and Kahlo's many devotees will find new and exciting imagesand information in this elegant, unique presentation of one of modern art's most revered figures.

Rethinking Early Literacies

Rethinking Early Literacies
Author: Mariana Souto-Manning
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317308646

Rethinking Early Literacies honors the identities of young children as they read, write, speak, and play across various spaces, in and out of pre/school. Despite narrow curricular mandates and policies, the book highlights the language resources and tools that children cultivate from families, communities, and peers. The chapters feature children’s linguistic flexibility with multiple languages, creative appropriation of popular culture, participation in community literacy practices, and social negotiation in the context of play. Throughout the book, the authors critically reframe what it means to be literate in contemporary society, specifically discussing the role of educators in theorizing and rethinking language ideologies for practice. Issues influencing early childhood education in trans/national contexts are forefronted (e.g. racism, immigration rights, readiness) throughout the book, with a call to support and sustain communities of color.