

3: Frida Kahlo (Pain Becomes Art)
Feb 26, 2019
Exploring the therapeutic aspect of creativity, the podcast discusses Frida Kahlo's self-portraits as reflections of her personal life. It delves into the emotional impact and symbolism of Kahlo's artworks, exploring the sublimation of pain through art. The podcast also examines the universality of Kahlo's portraits, the power of love, the emotional turmoil of breakups, and the symbolism in her painting 'The Two Fridas'. It concludes by discussing Kahlo's joy, personal symbolism, and the speaker's own journey in discovering her art.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Broken Column: Symbolism and Emotional Impact
03:35 • 10min
The Universality of Frida's Portraits and the Power of Love
13:36 • 2min
The Emotional Turmoil and Aftermath of a Breakup
15:08 • 2min
The Two Fridas: Symbolism and Interpretation
16:54 • 19min
Frida Kahlo's Joy, Personal Symbolism, and Artistic Honesty
36:01 • 5min