Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress

Frida's Wardrobe

By Carlos Phillips Olmedo,, Denise and Magdalena Rosenzweig,, Teresa del Conde,,and Marta Turok,Photographs by Graciela Iturbide,and Pablo Aguinaco

9-1/2 x 11-3/4 in; 192 pp;
full-color photographs throughout
Hardcover
Published in June, 2008
ISBN 9780811863445
ISBN10 0811863441

SKU# 9780811863445

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Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress

Frida Kahlo remains one of the most popular artists of our timesales of Frida books number into the hundreds ofthousandsand yet no volume has ever focused on one of the most memorable aspects of her persona and creativeoeuvre: her wardrobe. Now, for the first time, 95 original and beautifully staged photographs of Kahlo's newly restored clothing are paired with historic photos of the artist wearing them and her paintings in which the garments appear. Frida's life and style were an integral part of her art, and she is long overdue for recognition as a fashion icon.

Carlos Phillips Olmedo is director of the Blue House Museum.

Denise and Magdalena Rosenzweig are textile restorers.

Teresa del Conde is an author and art historian.

Marta Turok is an author and anthropologist.

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