93: Two Best Friends pt.3: Enemies & Lovers

Grant Thomas
Feb 19
2 min read

Updated: Aug 14

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were married lovers, rivals, and life long friends. In a life filled with pain, Frida Kahlo created art and beauty. Find out more about the artwork of Frida Kahlo, Casa Azul, and the work of the beloved Mexican artist. If you've ever wondered "who is Frida Kahlo" you're in luck! Join Grant and Maia as they journey into friendship, family, and identity humorously dissects the vulnerability behind how we present ourselves to others, and how those closest to us reveal the most absurd truths.

Chapters/Key takeaways to listen for

[00:00:00] Catch-Up: What happens when churros are half-baked?
[00:16:00] Letters: Introductions to Maia and Grant
[00:29:31] Enemies & Lovers: Why Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are art's most toxic couple
[00:39:39] The Trolley Accident: A graphic trolley crash and the birth of an artistic legend
[00:54:55] The First Marriage: Diego's mom refused to attend their wedding
[01:10:37] Artistic Career: Frida's revenge affairs & surreal paintings
[01:26:20] Weinstein Accusation: The ugly truth behind the Oscar-nominated "Frida" movie
[01:40:34] Artwork & Final Thoughts: How Frida Kahlo became a feminist icon after her death

Photos Referenced:

Frida and Diego Rivera by Frida Kahlo (1931)	Memory the Heart by Frida Kahlo (1937)
Henry Ford Hospital by Frida Kahlo (1932)	The Suicide of Dorothy Hale by Frida Kahlo (1939)

*The Broken Column by Frida Kahlo (1944)*

Quotes:

"Do our civic duty to our government and to each other, and also find the joy and don't let it destroy who you are." - Grant Thomas
"The dancing helped them get through the fight."
"Isn't that the point of art to make people see themselves in it, but also you're missing a point." - Maia Warner
"It's hard to know that boundary, some cultures truly are like, 'Yeah, let's put you in a kimono, let's get you in a tea ceremony, let's do it.'" - Maia Warner

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