Frida Kahlo is a legendary figure in modern art: images of and by Kahlo; both photographs and self-portraits; are recognized world-wide. This book explores the life and art of Frida Kahlo; cutting through lsquo;Fridamaniarsquo; to look closely at the myths; contradictions and ambiguities that riddle her story. Based on detailed analyses of the artistrsquo;s paintings; drawings; diary; personal letters; photographs; medical records and first-hand interviews with her surviving relatives and friends; Gannit Ankori examines Kahlorsquo;s life; illuminating the reasons for her posthumous iconic status; and assessing her critical impact on contemporary art and culture.Throughout Kahlorsquo;s life she was emphatically of her time; deeply immersed in the political; social; scientific and cultural issues that dominated the first half of the twentieth century. Yet as this book reveals Kahlo was also ahead of her time. Many of the themes with which she engaged through her paintings ndash; related to gender; cross-dressing; identity politics; the body; religion ndash; were considered marginal during her lifetime; but are central concerns in the twenty-first century; decades after her death. Kahlorsquo;s art conjures up timeless issues that relate to the human condition and which transcend any biography. For anyone interested in Kahlo; this is an original and succinct account of the life; work; and artistic legacy of a hugely popular artist.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lots of good insight into the shows that blotted early TV in ...By Bobby LBeen so long since Elmer the Elephant and Garfield Goose have been gone that one forgets the names. Not to mention Family Classics Theater. And how about Romper Room and Lunchtime Little Theater (the precursor) to Bozos Circus. Lots of good insight into the shows that blotted early TV in Chicago. Who knew that all the sky writing and incredible build up lead to Ray Rayners "Dick Tracy Show" ? Too often the ad libs between Bozo; Sandy; Wizzo; Cookie and Oliver O. Oliver went over the kids heads; to the delight of adults who happened to be watching. Read about it here.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Thanks for the MemoriesBy E. JarolinWhat a wonderful collection of memories for Chicago Baby Boomers. Reading through this book brought them all back. From the shows I had never really forgotten; "Garfield Goose Friends" (I still can sing "Jingle Bells" in Latin thanks to Frazier Thomas) to those I had; like "The Blue Fairy". The authors explain the who; how and why of most of these shows with plenty of anecdotes on the behind the scenes highjinks and problems.While coverage is uneven; some shows get their own chapters while others get perhaps a paragraph or two; one feels that all the information still available was researched and presented. More photos would have been nice; particularly of the shorter lived shows. Sadly; the tapes of the vast majority of episodes are lost forever; as they were taped over in short order; the stations never dreaming of the future gold mine they were destroying. Sad also is confirmation of the passing away of so many of these wonderful hosts and performers. They werent just grainy bw images in a box; somehow they became our friends. Rest in peace; gentlemen and ladies.So; if youre a Chicago kid who grew up in the 50s or 60s pick up this book and bring back the memories.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Little Boys Loving MemoryBy Gary JonesI would not presume to write an actual review here. I just wanted to say that this book does meet my expectations. I expected to want even more and I was right. I enjoyed reading this loving memory of the authors and everyone they interviewed. There were many things of which I was; not surprisingly; unaware that went on in Chicago television; particularly behind the scenes and behind the camera. Thank you to everyone involved.
