Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend

Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend - Iseult Gillespie

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5 жыл бұрын

Learn about the life and art of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, who explored disability, relationships and Mexican culture in her work.
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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.
Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson.
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@hsryu5569 5 жыл бұрын

Ted Ed has been making educational videos for years, and yet they still amaze me with the animations each time!

@itsblitz4437 5 жыл бұрын

I also love their music that plays in it.

@shhh7924 5 жыл бұрын

And the relaxing voice that tells everything.

@xaminplayzx523 3 жыл бұрын

Of corse

@NorBuntha-gh8pb 2 жыл бұрын

ឲ៩ 🥲

@felipesantana1725 2 жыл бұрын

Uioi

@CuriosityCulture 5 жыл бұрын

Blows my mind how powerful art can be sometimes.

@formatcforcortex2465 5 жыл бұрын

read gramsci

@bigboy6191 5 жыл бұрын

Just stop

@CuriosityCulture 5 жыл бұрын

@@bigboy6191 nah. I'm not gonna

@xbear7473 5 жыл бұрын

green alien go away

@itsblitz4437 5 жыл бұрын

The artist behind the art is always interesting.

@samuelsofa 5 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence, I need to study Frida for an art essay on introspection and this should help!

@UnderscoreZeroLP 5 жыл бұрын

I have to study about her as part of a unit in A-Level Spanish

@brandoncorrea511 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky

@itsblitz4437 5 жыл бұрын

Fridha is one of my favorite artists back in the 20th Century

@itsblitz4437 5 жыл бұрын

@Ashoka UK fake......news

@kayodeorunsolu5729 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@eduardogomez266 5 жыл бұрын

It is incredible to see how people around the world value Frida's work while here in Mexico she's so widely diminished as an artist. On many occasions I have heard other Mexicans say that their work has no value at all. I am amazed by the fact that we, the Mexican people, are the ones who judge our artists so negatively, while the rest of the world rejoices with their art. Thanks Ted-Ed for this and all your amazing videos. Greetings from México

@oscargarza8392 5 жыл бұрын

Because she is a mediocre painter.

@nellymartinezcorona3539 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Even if her technique was not the best (I don't know, but that's one of the most common critiques to her art) her concepts are what actually make her paintings great. Though I've always liked her art.

@rf1283 4 жыл бұрын

Mexico probably feels a bit jealous that the world appreciated what they ignored so denial would be a good route for them to take I suppose. Happens with the home countries of many world renowed artists and personalities

@nisab7199 4 жыл бұрын

That's so bull. Mexico loves her, she's even on a bill. Everyone knows who she is.

@cyndibarron 4 жыл бұрын

That’s not true. What are you talking about? México loves her!

@polarequatorial709 5 жыл бұрын

She definitely raised a few eyebrows.

@laurenjaureguiisperfect 4 жыл бұрын

this comment is hella underrated.

@faerygrl111 4 жыл бұрын

Siena Q lmaoooo

@ninapinglay2548 3 жыл бұрын

azkaban

@lemon-vy3mj 3 жыл бұрын

I see what ya did right there

@naveenraj2008eee 5 жыл бұрын

After this video i studied about her in internet. She suffered more than anybody.. She contracted polio and bus accident done tremendous damage to her body and she was lived dying, experiencing tremendous pain and her childhood was so sad and her mom sometimes very cruel.. Eventhough she had pain, she laid her footmark in history. And today we are learning about her.. Such a brave heart.. Thanks for introducing to us ted-ed.. You are awesome.. I became fan of your channel..👏👏

@oscargarza8392 5 жыл бұрын

She left her footmark because of her relationship with Diego Rivera, like many other women that married important men.

@mariafausti3128 3 жыл бұрын

@@oscargarza8392 I don't know what your point is, but go off with your misogyny i guess

@meepmoop2308 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariafausti3128 Safe to say he has no appreciation for art.

@gamingfirst01 2 жыл бұрын

@@oscargarza8392 that doesnt make sense. have you seen her art??

@LuinTathren 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely worship Frida Kahlo! Her magical realism is profound. Like Kahlo, I have also experienced spinal problems and neuropathic pain for most of my adult life. So her work, especially The Broken Column, gives a beautiful voice to the pain I've had. Thank you for featuring her.

@rmxevbio5889 3 жыл бұрын

That´s my favorite paint by her too!

@Anonymous99816 10 ай бұрын

Have a nice life ❤

@kev3d 3 ай бұрын

Realism?

@sonorasays 3 жыл бұрын

In awe of how this animator captured Frida’s style without copying it. That is masterful. What a perfect example of Ted-Ed quality productions!

@yellowstarproductions6743 5 ай бұрын

I agree.

@starcherry6814 5 жыл бұрын

She’s a reminder that your life doesn’t have to be perfect to be successful

@swagatakarmakar5475 4 жыл бұрын

Love you comment

@behappypan7467 3 жыл бұрын

It works for me, thank you

@Nile15rush_fj 2 жыл бұрын

She wasn't very successful during her life though?

@jessicajensensubstitutes5445 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know that she considered it sucessful, it would depend what you mean by that. But I don't think her art was appreciated much at all until after her death.

@stephj505 2 жыл бұрын

Heck even as a child, she knew that because she didn't let polio stop her from playing sports and studying to be a doctor.

@-4subscriberswithahammerad521 5 жыл бұрын

We need more artists like her Many...many more

@sethleoric2598 5 жыл бұрын

Like Surreal-Romanticists who make sense about their state of mind and anguish through apocalyptic undertones and religious and political symbolism?

@bluemoon1115 5 жыл бұрын

There are! The art community on IG has plenty. But, they usually have trigger warnings.

@kittycat5972 5 жыл бұрын

There are plenty, just not as iconic or new.

@itsblitz4437 5 жыл бұрын

Like one of the best artists of the 20th Century from Pablo Picasso & Georgia O'Keeffe to Salvador Dali & Piet Mondrian.

@rainbowocean5075 5 жыл бұрын

Well no artist is alike and that's what makes it more precious to have paintings because every person has their own style and expressions. It can also give a glimpse on the way that person lives, experiences, their perspective, beliefs, and their state of mind. We dont need more artists to be like her. Because that takes away the originality

@camiloiribarren1450 5 жыл бұрын

I saw her work and visited her house in Mexico, la casa azul

@atic7910 5 жыл бұрын

Me too man

@brandoncorrea511 5 жыл бұрын

How was it?

@akelaambee6346 5 жыл бұрын

So jelly!

@Thecoolesttdy 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s really cool I didn’t know her house is blue

@danielleanderson6371 5 жыл бұрын

My partner is a huge fan of her work, and I can see why.

@asielmilian38 5 жыл бұрын

My Spanish teacher from my old high told me about her.

@vanchan0111 4 жыл бұрын

You should totally check out Remedios Varo, it’s not the same as Frida but if we tal about surrealist art she IS THAT B, and also Leonora Carrington

@ginahtran1210 5 жыл бұрын

After going to her house La Casa Azul and seeing some of her striking and almost nightmarish depictions of her disability, I literally had nightmares and was scared. Her art and images of her hospital gowns and back braces stayed in my head for a long time.

@regulusarcturus 5 жыл бұрын

I adore Frida. Despite life seeming so cruel and bleak at times, she was always able to find beauty in ugliness and pour her pain into her art. She remained unapologetically herself in an era where individuality was looked down upon. Like Frida said, the only ones who truly die are the ones who never lived.

@basileusbasileus9346 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting how an era where "individuality was looked down upon" produced so many distinct individuals and how era where individuality is almost venerated produces an army of clones.

@user-yn6cl9qi2j 4 жыл бұрын

Until one day I have never heard of Frida's masterpieces and her existing at all. But my sister invited me on the exhibition in Moscow dedicated to Frida's and Diego's life and art. Since that day i fell in love in Frida Kahlo and everything that reminded about her ever. The film about her life, where Salma Hayek plays the main role, is worth of watching because I have seen it several times and every time I was inspired motivated with her spirit and power.

@aksharaumamaheswar4327 5 жыл бұрын

The animations are SOO GOOD !!!

@MarvelGeek 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@Xathal 5 жыл бұрын

"...Together, they travelled the world, and dedicated themselves to art, communist politics and Mexican nationalism." _...as one does._

@liannapfister8255 5 жыл бұрын

Xathal I was afraid they wouldn’t mention that she was a communist

@ufodeath 5 жыл бұрын

@@liannapfister8255 I'm pleasantly surprised

@80s_graffiti 4 жыл бұрын

Goals

@user-qv2qf1jk5o 4 жыл бұрын

@@liannapfister8255 honestly, a little disappointed they didn’t mention her bisexuality...

@masudaahmed7990 3 жыл бұрын

@@liannapfister8255 imagine if she met trotsky man I hope she was talking about communist politics out of Mexico when Trish died

@aamnisaraswat486 2 жыл бұрын

I love Frida Kahlo. She suffered more than anyone, and yet still because one of the most creative minds. She inspires me. I wish I could be just like her. Her artwork is so creative and weird in a good way,

@yellowstarproductions6743 5 ай бұрын

Me too❤ Edit: I added a heart. Edit#2: I forget about the edit update.

@uglysleeping1514 5 жыл бұрын

When I was a very young girl, I've been so in love with her artwork without knowing the stories behind them. There is something dark, hot, painful in those paintings made my imaginations goes high than ever.

@lexigrimhaive 3 жыл бұрын

Frida has always been fascinating to me. I remember doing a report on her in 5th grade. I had to draw her, dress up as her, and give a report. It was so awesome. I love her.

@tapastarafdar6845 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted ed for bringing these powerful and undoubtedly influential women and their work to the spotlight.

@zyphonic4512 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@zyphonic4512 5 жыл бұрын

Yes true

@tapastarafdar6845 5 жыл бұрын

@@zyphonic4512 ikr

@albertodf1234 Жыл бұрын

Year 2023 and Frida is still an example of a warrior for life...viva la vida!

@hannanags 4 жыл бұрын

Frida Kahlo has always been my idol. I did a project on her for Spanish class, which made me love her even more. There is so much to learn from women from the past, we just have to open up our eyes, ears, and minds.

@papapappallooyyy 3 жыл бұрын

she’s my favorite artist ever. i remember exactly how i felt the first time i see her work, it’s so mesmerizing.

@bubbii101 5 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! That last painting got me feeling all sorts of feels. Very empowering.

@Noaisha 5 жыл бұрын

Ted-Ed Has always made education fun for me I used to struggle hard in school and you made school interesting and challenging and I liked it without you I would haven’t been like this today

@KKapp.n 5 жыл бұрын

i have a public art exam tomorrow and i love you for posting this, it'll help with my writing 😭

@asielmilian38 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you pass.

@KKapp.n 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@SanithKNambiar 5 жыл бұрын

How did it go ?

@KKapp.n 5 жыл бұрын

i think it went well? i'm gonna get my results in like a month tho

@Cam-gk4dk 4 жыл бұрын

@@KKapp.n how did it go now?

@elsadunand208 2 жыл бұрын

I can't explain how much I love Frida Kahlo. I've first heard about her when I was 12 when I heard a girl talking about the movie bout her and I thought "wow ! She sounds amazing !" And I watched it the same day. I fell in love. Hard. I have 6 books about her, 2 t-shirts, a small "painting" ... And if someone asks me about her I can't shut up ! I just love her so much, I wish I could go to the casa Azul one day

@priyadarshini996 5 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how she didn't care about what others thought.. We need more people like her👏👏

@yellowstarproductions6743 5 ай бұрын

Me too

@jsephhd 5 жыл бұрын

The stop motion painting animation was so good, i couldn't concentrate on the storyline, i was staring at each brush stroke, each frame by frame on repeat, each colour painted and washed off. It was so realistic.

@sethleoric2598 5 жыл бұрын

Will you guys do Noli Me Tangere yet?

@ralphgalang5173 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for this as well

@sethleoric2598 5 жыл бұрын

@@ralphgalang5173 ye

@goldnepomuceno13 5 жыл бұрын

Seth Leoric Filipino Ka Ba Po??? (Are You Filipino??)

@oliviagrey2868 5 жыл бұрын

YES!

@prismus6520 5 жыл бұрын

Rizal himself is interesting in many ways: from his heroism and his voyages, to his literature and his loves. Seeing Ted cover him would be great~

@biol_loszkao.o9992 5 жыл бұрын

I KNOW HER ! She was in Coco

@megasonichunterramirez3231 5 жыл бұрын

True

@colleen9493 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never watched Coco

@biol_loszkao.o9992 5 жыл бұрын

@@colleen9493 You MUST see

@mienkaft9300 5 жыл бұрын

Julia o.o I knew her before coco :/

@leahstone9938 5 жыл бұрын

I thought it might be the same person!

@heyya7464 4 жыл бұрын

Multiple drops of tears of joy emerges from my eyes every time I see her work

@jerrij4242 5 жыл бұрын

That was a brilliant exploration of the work of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. It was very clear, informative and it had a great deal of depth. A+

@chloesavannahcummings7982 4 жыл бұрын

I first heard about Frida when I was seven and read a book about a girl who admired her. I was amazed at her unique personality and liberal nature and felt inspired. I am still a little disappointed at the capitalising of her life and suffering, but perhaps , in a way, she would be happy she brings joy to people.

@ysabellaperez3377 3 жыл бұрын

I cried watching this... she's inspiring beyond words and I learned about her only today

@salonisingh3972 5 жыл бұрын

I love how every TED-Ed video I watch instanly captures my attention with the amazing animation... Never stop inspiring, TED.

@tabitha9723 4 жыл бұрын

My mum suggested that I use her for my art homework, and after researching her I absolutely adore her

@stephj505 2 жыл бұрын

I like how despite being disabled as a little kid, Frida was never suicidal because she was able to live life to the fullest by playing sports and studying to be a doctor until the bus accident.

@bhavya2116 5 жыл бұрын

The animation of the heartbeat was just soo beautiful.

@kirapokelmann618 5 жыл бұрын

I really like Frida, shes so inspiring and brave!

@watchwithshubham 5 жыл бұрын

3:00 The subtle track of heartbeat behind the narration adds life to the portraits!

@PriyaPatel-wn2wr 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my God you people make the best videos ever, a tribute to Frida ❤️

@MarvelGeek 5 жыл бұрын

Artists like her are changing the world !!

@kaye8613 5 жыл бұрын

the story is impeccable as the animation and narration! Ted-ed outdone yourself!

@kuafer3687 5 жыл бұрын

I visited her exhibition in my city this winter. Ended up crying my eyes out.

@jeffmccutcheon4279 4 жыл бұрын

TED Ed makes so many videos, and yet their animations still amaze me every time!

@pennschoolrocks123 5 жыл бұрын

My favourite artist. Her story to me is an inspiration. Her suffering polio age 6 to the crash in 1925 (had to do research for an art class) that left her barren and in hospital. The way she portrays that is perfectly shown here. But even via this video I learnt things I didn’t see during art class. Like the connection between the “two Fridas” and the fact she also put her mental health in her portraits as well as her physical condition. Thank you TED-Ed for posting this. Well done

@MatthewCYN15 4 жыл бұрын

A supporting character of the Mexican Pixar animated film Coco has such a huge talent and story to tell. Hector is gonna be soooo Santa Juanita revolted.

@georgethefossil3542 4 жыл бұрын

I first learned about Frieda when I was in the third grade. And just remember being so interested by her art and her story.

@adithya8445 5 жыл бұрын

One of the marvellous artists of all time.. Her works are masterpieces..

@LovatoLover22 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you made this video!

@fishstixs7805 5 жыл бұрын

I had to analyse one of her paintings for class, and it was very interesting to see all of her imagery, she was very good at portraying her pain in the past and present

@heidiw3615 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, these illustrations must take a long time to make!!! Gotta cherish that.

@sabrinanascimento5248 3 жыл бұрын

She is my inspiration. I draw and paint because of her

@bluetrailerproductions7488 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Filmmaker, I always wondered what she would think of my films. Make them like Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, and Christopher Nolan in my Style

@yramrodriguez1007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to TED- ed all these kind of lessons have helped me improve my listening comprehension, as well as being entertaining and with relevant topics.

@pallavisrivastava7010 4 жыл бұрын

You people at Ted-Ed have made inspiring videos with beautiful animation, gripping content and soothing, yet captivating narrative... I want to thank you for each piece you have made. You're the reason internet is a wonderful place to be.

@EmperorOfCookies 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely one of my favourite artists!! amazing and lovely video

@phathorsie820 5 жыл бұрын

Her voice makes me feel it...

@ezzadeenyousif9322 3 жыл бұрын

man this video is a school of art it's own

@SuicideBunny6 5 жыл бұрын

Beautifully animated hommage to a great painter!

@aaefvacce 5 жыл бұрын

I'd never suspect a self-portrait artist to be so talented.

@MrRed-dc6tz 5 жыл бұрын

Orgullosamente Mexicano (Nice video by the way)

@fqras 5 жыл бұрын

How do you even make animations like this? :O

@colleen9493 5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea

@colleen9493 5 жыл бұрын

But maybe they use website like skill share, it teaches you how to animate videos.

@thomasvolda455 5 жыл бұрын

We animated it by moving oil paint on a glass surface capturing one frame at a time.

@brandoncorrea511 5 жыл бұрын

@@thomasvolda455 ahh 👌

@grammarpolice2714 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Volda: “we”?

@anubischild7293 2 жыл бұрын

I watched one video on Frida for a project now it's everywhere

@RazDazThemArt 3 жыл бұрын

This moving painting is soo fabulous and this video in general is amazing and so educational.. 🎨😍

@mustichanel7663 5 жыл бұрын

OMFGGGGGG YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR YEARSSSSA 😍😍😍😍😍

@sj8670 5 жыл бұрын

Ted Ed videos are ART! Love them

@film8655 5 жыл бұрын

I admire your hard work. You make simplicity look extraordinary. I wish I will work in an indusrty like yours. Congratulations.

@Najahkeeper 5 жыл бұрын

respect for all the woman in the world

@Joefrogigolo 5 жыл бұрын

What about murderers and thieves?

@litalhaupt Жыл бұрын

this video itself is a work of art

@vivivivi3617 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for ur work hard, Ted ed. I appreciate a lot. Thank you for the translator especially Indonesia sub, really helpful. Love you guys 😍😍

@JacobW567 5 жыл бұрын

I love this channel! I am addicted!

@chvp4605 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful & so informative, thank you !!💕🙌🏻✨

@emaya_u 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... Fabulous work by Ted ed animators team.. hats off

@Hi-pc8pi 2 жыл бұрын

I have the wax museum at my school and I’m going to be Frida Kahlo this helped piece stuff together so thank you

@preeti-nt3gi 3 жыл бұрын

Is it only me who noticed the sound of a heartbeat in the video (3:00)?

@INKY-ONI 4 жыл бұрын

Love you TedEd you make me blow my art teacher's mind

@kirbymarchbarcena 5 жыл бұрын

Looking at the eyes of her self-portrait is like looking unto her soul.

@mahamo92 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you make the video as I saw Frida from a very different and sweet point of view ✨💜😊

@anniewest3047 5 жыл бұрын

what a coincidence! yesterday i decided to make presentation about her for my class and this video appeared at the very right time. btw, the visuals are amazing!

@eduarda-by2xi 2 жыл бұрын

pesquisei sobre ela esses dias, essa mulher foi muito forte, e além de guerreira, foi uma ótima pintora também, seus quadros são lindos

@Btsarmy-ng1pl 5 жыл бұрын

The animation is mesmerising!

@thatlatiasuser 5 жыл бұрын

The best learning channel

@arcie3716 Жыл бұрын

I will admit that I am not that educated when it comes to art, but videos like this make art way more interesting

@elvisitor 5 жыл бұрын

Why did I get a "cry throat" from watching this? Amazing.

@syri4347 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when I was in school, my teacher wanted us to choose someone famous, and I chose her and I learned a lot about her and I became a huge fan of her story and her art.

@arushdubey9198 5 жыл бұрын

Another Great Video From Ted-Ed!

@Losshe 5 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary woman. It's difficult to get to know someone through a 4 minute video, especially one who is full of stories. For anyone interested, there are movies and books about her life. I learned about her in art school and have seen the movie and recently read a book about her. She certainly has many flaws, but it doesn't stop her from being amazing.

@yomamma904 3 жыл бұрын

Okay but it is crazy how cool the animation is.

@akshatasuradkar9160 4 жыл бұрын

ted ed makes everything so good!!!!

@sammmypicante 5 жыл бұрын

Finally! It's about time.

@51320545 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful animation, piece of art.

@PozoBlue 5 жыл бұрын

I'm torn. Love that Ted Ed covered Frida and really love the idea and effort that went into animating this by reproducing her paintings, albeit it in a bit more simplistic way. But at the same, would loved for people to have seen her actual painting at some point in the video, like maybe fading to the real ones or something. That said, really good job. Love this channel!