Frida Kahlo Ep 1 of 7: But, First... A Tale of Olmecs, Pulque, and a Pastry War
1Description
To prepare for our series, we’re taking 8,000 years of Mexican history straight to the face. We start with a bunch of rain, then traverse through a confusing calendar system, a necklace of golden shrimps, a not-so-triste-noche, and “utter tragedy and misery.” Also, some art is sprinkled in.
Buckle up as we learn about a Spanish king who hates pajamas and exorcisms, the French getting really ornery over baked goods, and America being on-brand with pretty much everything it does. And, then… Revolución!!!
Series Main Sources:
Ankori, Gannit. Frida Kahlo. London, 2013.
Drucker, Malka. Frida Kahlo - Torment and Triumph in her Life and Art. U.S.. 1991.
Fehrenbach, T.R. Fire & Blood - A History of Mexico. New York, 1995.
Herrera, Hayden. Frida - A Biography of Frida Kahlo. New York, 1982.
Kahlo, Frida. The Diary of Frida Kahlo, New York 1995.
Kahlo, Frida. Letters to Mama - You Are Always With Me. Mexico City, 2018.
Meyer, Michael C. and Sherman, William. The Course of Mexican History (2nd Ed.). Oxford, 1983.
Zamora, Martha. Frida Kahlo - The Brush of Anguish. San Francisco, 1990.
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