If you are no stranger to the art world, then perhaps you are familiar with Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and her artwork. The artist has left a considerable impact not only on the art universe but also on Mexican ancestry and myriad people worldwide. Frida Kahlo art, which can be almost given its own distinctive art genre, is best known for its unflinching and beautifully colored self-portraits, which explore the issues of identity, the human body, and mortality.
In many Frida Kahlo paintings, the spectator can sense the struggles the artist endured due to the chronic pain caused by a bus accident when she was 18. Besides the depiction of pain and suffering, the artist was praised for her uncompromising portrayal of the feminine experience and her evident love for Mexico's colors and culture. However, the world remembers Kahlo not only for her mesmerizing artwork. The inspiring quotes Kahlo left behind still echo with millions of people who can relate to the struggles and experiences the artist went through.
Frida Kahlo quotes speak for themselves. She masterfully pieces simple words together and paints sentences that hit close to home for many. In her famous quotes, the artist conveys the importance of art, love, and being honest with yourself; she explores the essence of life, pain, suffering, and much more. And all these almost-poetry-sounding inspirational quotes, the artist has so beautifully portrayed in her works of art.
Below, we have compiled a list of quotes by Frida Kahlo that will undoubtedly strike a chord with you. There's something to discover for everyone. Is there a Frida Kahlo quote you particularly liked that has really sunk in? Let us know!
#81 Money talks, but empathy’s silent
"This upper class is disgusting and I'm furious at all these rich people here, having seen thousands of people in abject squalor."
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#82 When democracy gives you lemons, Europe’s the punchline
"I am nauseated by all these rotten people in Europe – and these 'democracies' are not worth even a crumb."
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#83 Fear’s Origins: Meet Your Imaginary Backup
"What I wanted to express, more intensely and clearly was that the reason people needed to invent or imagine heroes and gods is pure fear."
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#84 Guess I’m homeschooled now
"When I recovered more or less, the doctors didn't allow me to come back to school."
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#85 Plot Twist: Diego’s the Real MVP
"The only one who has taught me painting is Diego."
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#86 When No One Else Has Your Back
"I resorted to myself; I sought my own help."
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#87 Brainpower Unlocked
"The revolutionary struggle in this process is a doorway open to intelligence."
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#88 When Your Throat Pretends It’s a Black Hole
"I felt that something was in my throat, just as if I had swallowed the whole world."
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#89 This Hits Too Close
"You are fire burning all that is left of my heart."
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#90 Can’t hide that vibe
"Heart leaking something so strong they can smell it from the street."
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#91 When the vibe hits just right
"All of you in a space full of sounds — in the shade and in the light."
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#92 Plot Twist: Guess Who’s Got the Stache
"Of the opposite sex, I have the mustache and, in general, the face."
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#93 Lowkey owning this vibe
"So forgotten and so firm. Snail shells and the bride-doll is yours too – I mean, it is you."
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#94 Retro play, zero gender rules
"My toys were those of a boy: skates, bicycles."
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#95 Well, That Escalated Quickly
"Perhaps it is expected that I should lament about how I have suffered living with a man like Diego."
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#96 Guess you liked multitasking men
"You loved a man with more hands than a parade of beggars, and here you stand."
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#97 Subtle but full of love
"Love me a little. I adore you."
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#98 Dreams? Nah, I’m more low-key.
"I never paint dreams or nightmares."
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#99 Brushstrokes Speak Louder Than Words
"My painting carries with it the message of pain."
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#100 Born to Brush Strokes
"I was born a painter."
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