#thetwofridas

[arthistoriansdiary]

The Two Fridas

Frida Kahlo, The Two Fridas (1939). Oil on canvas, 173.5 cm × 173 cm. Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City.

As an avid enthusiast of art history, Frida Kahlo has always held a special place in my heart. Her bold and deeply personal artworks have captivated me since I first encountered them, igniting my passion for studying art and its ability to convey raw emotion and profound truths. Among her many iconic paintings, The Two Fridas stands out as a powerful testament to Kahlo's resilience and her exploration of identity and emotion in the face of personal turmoil.

The Painting's Context: Completed in 1939, shortly after Kahlo's divorce from Diego Rivera, The Two Fridas is a poignant reflection of the artist's inner struggles and conflicting emotions during this tumultuous period of her life. The painting portrays two distinct versions of Kahlo, each representing different aspects of her personality and experiences.

The Duality of Identity: The two Fridas depicted in the painting symbolize the duality within Kahlo herself. On the left, we see the traditional Frida adorned in Tehuana clothing, a representation of her Mexican heritage and cultural identity. This Frida sits with a broken heart exposed, representing her vulnerability and emotional pain following her separation from Rivera. In contrast, the Frida on the right is depicted in modern attire, embodying her independence and strength as a woman.

Symbolism and Imagery: The imagery in The Two Fridas is rich with symbolism and metaphor. The visible hearts of both Fridas highlight their emotional turmoil, with the heart of the traditional Frida visibly cut and torn open, symbolizing her emotional wounds and vulnerability. The main artery, cut off by surgical pincers, further emphasizes the theme of heartbreak and the potential for emotional destruction. The vein winding around the two Fridas connects their hearts, underscoring their shared pain and emotional bond. Additionally, the miniature portrait of Diego Rivera held by the Frida on the right serves as a profound testament to the complexities of Kahlo's relationship with her husband. It encapsulates the tumultuous nature of their bond, portraying both love and pain intertwined.

The Power of Connection: Despite their differences, the two Fridas are depicted holding hands, symbolizing a connection between different aspects of Kahlo's identity. This gesture speaks to the artist's resilience and ability to find strength and solidarity within herself, even in moments of profound vulnerability and despair.

Conclusion: Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas remains a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Through its powerful imagery and symbolism, the painting invites viewers to explore themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of human emotion. As a personal favourite of mine, it serves as a reminder of the transformative power of art to illuminate the depths of the human experience and inspire empathy, understanding, and connection.

Pondering The Two Fridas: How does Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas resonate with your own experiences of duality and identity, and what emotions does it evoke in you when you examine its rich symbolism and imagery?

[ivorytome]

Art Amidst Chaos:Unveiling the Expressions of Artists During Times of War

In the darkest moments of human history, artists have risen above the chaos and found solace in their creative endeavors. Through their brushes, pens, and instruments, they have captured the tumultuous emotions and haunting realities of war. In this blog post, we delve into the lives and works of artists who navigated the horrors of war, shedding light on their enduring legacies.

PICASSO : Capturing the Guernica Tragedy

1 .Pablo Picasso's iconic painting, "Guernica," stands as a testament to the human suffering and devastation wrought by war. Created in response to the bombing of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, Picasso's masterpiece powerfully conveys the horrors of war through its distorted figures and stark monochromatic palette. #Picasso #Guernica #SpanishCivilWar

2. Remarque: Words of War

Erich Maria Remarque, a German author, penned the seminal novel "All Quiet on the Western Front." The novel exposes the brutal realities of World War I, delving into the psychological and emotional toll war exacts on soldiers. Remarque's evocative prose highlights the futility and senselessness of war, leaving an indelible impact on readers worldwide.

3. Shostakovich: Symphony of Sorrow

Dmitry Shostakovich, a renowned Russian composer, endured the atrocities of World War II. His Symphony No. 7, known as the "Leningrad Symphony," became a symbol of resistance against the Nazi invasion. Written during the siege of Leningrad, the symphony encapsulates the resilience and defiance of the human spirit in the face of war's horrors.

4. Kahlo: The Wounds of Conflict

Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter, portrayed her physical and emotional pain through her self-portraits, which often explored the consequences of war. Her work "The Two Fridas" poignantly reflects the disintegration of identity in the aftermath of war, with one Frida symbolizing her Mexican heritage and the other her European influence.

5. Capa: Bearing Witness Through the Lens

Robert Capa, a legendary war photographer, captured some of the most powerful images of conflict throughout the 20th century. From the Spanish Civil War to World War II, Capa's photographs revealed the harsh realities faced by civilians and soldiers alike. His iconic image, "The Falling Soldier," immortalizes the sacrifices made on the battlefield.

_CONCLUSION_

In times of war, artists transcend the boundaries of their mediums to confront the horrors and illuminate the profound truths hidden within. Their works serve as a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the enduring power of art to speak out against violence. Let us honor these artists who dared to confront the darkest aspects of our world, sparking hope and contemplation amidst the chaos.

@ivorytome

[6knotty6thotty6]

The Two Mods

GoldenToast145 (Twitch) has struck again with her menacing ways. She just surprised @NimbusTheLiger (Twitch and Twitter) and me with this incredible piece of art! Based off The Two Fridas.

[tanyacole]

Because one Frida mural on my studio wall wasn’t enough... . . . #mural #twofridamuralsinprogress #thetwofridas #mockupatscale #muralpractice #fridamural #frida #fridakahlo #kahlo #instagramart #collectors #mexico #collectorsofart #artcollectors #limitededition #prints #paintinginvestment #galleries #artdealer #ig_interiors #fridakahloart #artlover #artcollectorsoninstagram #nycgallery #fridakahlomagazine #fridainspired #rings #frames #contemporaryartcollector #tanyacoleartsdotcom https://www.instagram.com/p/CVRfSAgPj63/?utm_medium=tumblr

[gatoiska]

On Love

No wait, that’s fear. On fear: Our professor handed out our topics. I got the tiny, one-lined paper: love. I drew the shortest straw.

Here’s the Polaroid: Three sisters dressed in traditional Nicaraguan nightgowns, pink and embroidered. Three stupid girls smiling.

Angela’s not my sister but I called her so. We often broke lose at Costco, wandering into unknown aisles, treating it as a playground. We sampled frozen foods and boxed juice. We hid within the oversized warehouse aisles. It was Fast Times at Costco’s Wholesale.

Fact: Costco began requiring parents to accompany their children to the samples line because of us. You’re welcome.

Love is fascinating, obscure. I lack the ability to express it properly. I cannot express much unless it’s the expression of lacking expression.

Angela raided through my closet, my drawers, my purses, my cabinets, my insides taking it all apart and demanding more, stripping me clean. Our love was parasitic but we were each other’s host.

Frida painted herself a parasite that sucked her heart. They held hands.

Angela and I held hands at Costco. We ran through the unknown realm of oversized shampoo bottles. We headed to the area with all the toys and dreamt of possibilities. We skipped through the candy and sweets’ aisle and begged for Oreos and Jolly Ranchers.

The first time I donated blood I was 16.

Biology says we’re not parasitic but symbiotic.

Emily, my baby cousin, is dead at four.

I fear all things irrationally. I fear mice, and butterflies, and birds, and elevators, and walking in the sun, and having people all around me, and math, and counting, and being held accountable for my counting, and, and, and…

Alcohol fixes it all.

I became an organ donor at 17.

Biology doesn’t know Angela and me so it cannot call us symbiotic. Grandma said, “smile.” Click: The three pink-dressed sisters, never happy, consumed each other to stay alive.

Emily died when her organs failed; I never did anything. She needed more than blood or organs.

Frida let her parasitic twin suck the life out of her. She donated it all. They’re connected by the artery that pumps both hearts. Angela and I took turns absorbing each other.

My heart is being sucked dry by the new one holding my hand, the youngest of the pink-dressed girls. Her dimpled smile, extinct, faded into a distant dream.

I fear love, irrationally. It makes helpless parasites of us all.

[santiagosavi]

Las dos Fridas versión catrinas Arte popular mexicano #lasdosfridas #thetwofridas #fridakahlo #catrinamexicana #catrinas #catrina #diademuertos #mexico #artepopularmexicano #dayofthedead #fridaart #frida #fridakhalo #fridakahloart (en Mexico City, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpf89hilwT5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18x8b534xnis6

[lonelypalette]

Episode 40 Bonus: Kahlo’s famous double self-portrait, “The Two Fridas” (1939, located at @museodeartemoderno), depicting Kahlo at the junction between her myriad two selves: a Mexican and European upbringing (hence the Victorian and Mexican clothing), a wife and a divorcée (the Mexican Frida holds a tiny portrait of Diego Rivera, from whom Kahlo had divorced the year prior), and even, in her words, her own relationship with a childhood friend. Symbolic elements of Kahlo’s paintings can always feel like an enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a unibrow, but here, what’s crystal clear is the sense of ambivalence, of that space between spaces, and, on a certain level, accepting the ambiguity. The two Fridas each have their own beating hearts, tenuously connected by easily snipped blood vessels, and yet are clasping hands regardless. . 🔗to episode in bio. . #fridakahlo #kahlo #diegorivera #thetwofridas #museumofmodernartmexicocity #mexicanart #doubleportrait #painting #modernart #podcast #arthistory #arthistorypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #thelonelypalette https://www.instagram.com/p/B0QyVxElFKR/?igshid=6xs43et1jtkp

[emmariddell]

As well as being a wedding stylist and planner, I also have a passion for fashion and particularly jewellery. I also run @stelladotemmariddell and recently loaned some gorgeous necklace for a Frida Kahlo inspired wedding shoot which has been published in the fabulous @rockmywedding An ace team and one I’m proud to be a part of. Absolutely thrilled to share with you this truly gorgeous Frida Kahlo inspired wedding photo shoot published on mega blog @rockmywedding . It features two gorgeous @stelladotuk necklaces including one of my absolute faves, ‘York’ which works so well with the bright and colourful look. What a fabulous team and a privilege to be a part of. Thank you! As @annafernweddings states: Two sides of a styled shoot, two brides, two interpretations, both #Fridainspired Now published in @rockmywedding !! An awesome collaboration with the most amazing suppliers #lasdosfridas #fridakahlo #inspired #rockmywedding #inspiration #thetwofridas #love #colour #weddingflowers #weddingstyling #strongwomen #victoriaandalbertmuseum #hornimanmuseum #inspiration #weddinginspiration #bride #stelladotstyle styling and design and coordination @annafernweddings venue @hornimanmuseumgardens Original concept and concept development, cakes @elizabethscakeemporium Photography @robertafacchiniphotography ring and ring box @theexquisitecollection Dresses and huge passion for Frida @joflemingdesign Hair @kasia_fortuna make up @sylwiakunyszmua flowers @wildaboutflower Furniture and table ware @couverthire Bespoke stationery @plumedesignuk model @nicoleandreaofficial Necklaces @stelladotemmariddell ™@stelladotemmariddell ™@daphneandgeorge

[aya-kakeda]

Wishing you a lovely the end of the year💕Last post of 2019. Looking forward to see new places and beautiful art in 2020🤩 #theendoftheyear #lastday2019 #illustration #lastpostoftheyear #fridakahlo #frida #thetwofridas #mexico🇲🇽 @museoartemodernomx #riso #risograph #risoprint #zine #happyholidays (at Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uPmeMDdYM/?igshid=11oa2594rksrc

[meandbaelien-blog]

The Two Fridas #frida #fridakahlo #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #fineart #arthistory #thetwofridas #alien #aliens #ufo #believe #weird #weirdart

[astromemequeen]

happy solar return to frida kahlo, one of my favorite artists! you're brazen depictions of your pain still resonate today because there's a certain type of comfort to be found in knowing others understand what you're feeling! #fridakahlo #thetwofridas #art #cancer #venusingemini #mercuryinleo #leorosing #taurusmoon #venus #cancerseason #cancermemes #astrology #astrologymemes #meme #astromemequeen

[ronanslynhc-moved]

never ending tag game

tagged by @rayajpg whomst is a nerd whomst I lov

THE LAST: 1. Drink: soy milk 2. Phone call: it was one of my parents. I dunno 3. Text message: “cannibalism kink” 4. Song you listened to:empty chairs at empty tables performed by chris mccarrel 5. Time you cried:um. I forgot

HAVE YOU: 6. Dated someone twice: nah

7. Kissed someone and regretted it: no

8. Been cheated on: no 9. Lost someone special: yes 10. Been depressed: yes 11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: no LIST 3 FAVORITE COLORS: 12. I like them 13. All except 14. Blue and green cause they’re fuck ugly IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU: 15. Made new friends: yeet yeet skrrt skrrt 16. Fallen out of love: didnt fall in love to begin with 17. Laughed until you cried: no? 18. Found out someone was talking about you: um. What does this mean 19. Met someone who changed you: yeah i guess 20. Found out who your friends are: my whomst. Jk. i’ve always known who they were? 21. Kissed someone on your FB list: uh. I havent kissed anyone ever GENERAL: 22. How many Facebook friends do you know in real life: im too lazy to count but probably around 100 or something 23. Do you have any pets: nope. Dont want any anyway 24. Do you want to change your name: yeah 25. What did you do for your last birthday: ice skating. My friends gave me a bunch of stuff 26. What time did you wake up: six? 27. What were you doing at midnight last night: laying on a hospital chair? 28. Name something you can’t wait for: to actually want to be alive? 29. When was the last time you saw your Mom: like seven hours ago 30. What is one thing you wish you could change in your life: lack of money 31. What are you listening to right now:everything else from next to normal 32. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: i’ve talked to a tommy? 33. Something that is getting on your nerves: my own damn self 34. Most visited website: either google docs or tumblr

35. Mole/s: is this asking whether i like them or whether i have them. Either way its yes 36. Mark/s: um. I have birthmarks? And scars from surgery? 37. Childhood dream: Writer. Dancer. Singing. Actor. Artist 38. Hair color: dark brown 39. Long or short hair: short? It’s almost at my shoulders which is long for me but i have an undercut? 40. Do you have a crush on someone?:god i wish 41. What do you like about yourself: im smart 42. Piercings: i want a lot of them but as of now im at zero 43. Blood type: i dunno but imma say A+ 44: Nicknames: my friends call me dumb on an almost daily basis? 45. Relationship status: longing to feel something 46. Zodiac: pisces, bitch 47. Pronouns: he/him 48. Favorite TV show(s): uh. Voltron,,,, uhhhhhhh,,,, 49. Tattoos: nah 50. Right or left hand: ambidextrous 51. Surgery: two or three times yeah 52. Hair dyed a different color: god i wish 53. Sports: the whomst. I like running but im not on a team or anything 54. Vacation: i went to taiwan like two weeks ago? 55. Shoes: converse but i changed my laces so they’re pink and blue 56. Eating: i dont eat? 57. Drinking: or drink water? 58. I’m about to: kill myself. (work on themes for my sideblogs) 59. Waiting for: cute boy to hit me up and for me to feel things for him 60. Want: to become a successful writer 61. Get married: im married to adam parrish in my heart 62. Career: author WHICH IS BETTER: (in a significant other im assuming???) 63. Hugs or kisses: i wouldnt know about kisses so hugs? But i kisses would be nice too i think

64. Lips or eyes: lips i guess? I mean. Everyone i know has brown eyes 65. Shorter or taller: i wouldnt care if i was taller but im like four ten so if anyone was shorter i’d be freaked probably 66. Older or younger: my age or older 67. Nice arms or nice stomach: arms 68. Sensitive or loud: give me both 69. Hook up or relationship: relationship probably? 70. Troublemaker or hesitant: hesitant troublemaker,,,? HAVE YOU EVER: 71. Kissed a stranger: i havent been kissesd ever? 72. Drank hard liquor: no??? Im fifteen and live in a super sheltered asian community 73. Lost glasses/contact lenses: nope. I just dont wear them and leave the house blind 74. Turned someone down: ,,,yeah 75. Sex on first date: i’ve been in like 0.5 relationships so no 76. Broken someone’s heart: yikes bro yeah i have but we’re cool now so its chill 77. Had your heart broken: in a friend way yeah 78. Been arrested: nah dude 79. Cried when someone died: yeah 80. Fallen for a friend: we liked each other as we started talking???? DO YOU BELIEVE IN: 81. Yourself: whomst?? 82. Miracles: i dont like to think about them. They don’t fit logic which annoys me 83. Love at first sight: love at first sight? More like NUT at first sight 84. Santa Claus: if only 85. Kiss on the first date: stop asking about dates its making me sad OTHER: 86. Current best friend: uh. Aaron, Alexa Marie, and Jessiemae probably??? 87. Eye color: dark brown?? Medium brown??? Bih i dunno. They brown tho 88. Favorite movie: pride and prejudice

imma be tagging my babes @hufflepuffpaladin @keyneki @licomice @i-was-a-teenage-fangirl @thetwofridas and every unsuspecting nerd that read all the way till the end

[jeanmoreaux]

Congrats on 7.3k! Also i recommended the tv show Brooklyn Nine Nine to anyone who will listen. So Brooklyn Nine Nine lmao

i love b99 it’s soo amazing! great rec :D

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☀7.3k celebration blogrates☀

[peregrintook]

Omgg the raven cycle is everythIng!! Have a great time reading 😌💫

Oohh I’m sure I will, thank you!! :D ♥ Probably going to buy the actual books today (with money I don’t have lmao but i’m tired of ebooks)

[ashryvaer]

my pinterest is thetwofridas

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want one?

[santiagosavi]

Las dos Fridas. Museo de Arte Moderno en la Ciudad de México. Comparto un poco de nuestro arte mexicano. #lasdosfridas #thetwofridas #fridakahlo #frida #artemexicano #mexicanart (en Mexico City, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVdzccl_g1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ccdbg5g4b53k