Sundance Review: Frida Expresses Frida Kahlo's Inner Life

Documentary gives a new perspective on her well-known story

"...in many senses of the word – Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, quite literally...."

Jan. 31, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 14-20

"...Simone Weil, listen to Patti Smith's music, and see Frida Kahlo's art. If you read between the lines here,..."

July 14, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin PBS Takes to the Streets for Muraling Austin

Three-part series will explore the vibrant art of our public space

"...be Uloang's East Sixth portrait of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, "Viva la Vida."..."

Feb. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded

Goodwill to all and coal for a few

"...kids to important women in history, including creatives like Frida Kahlo and Ella Fitzgerald, activists like Rosa Parks and..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 12-18

"...their beds: Emily Dickinson, Patti Smith, Edith Sitwell, and Frida Kahlo. I mention this, Virgo, because the coming days..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

We Have an Issue: Some Stories

Mama Duke on the cover, plus an in-depth look at what went wrong at Front Steps

"...La Vida Fest: Qmmunity Editor James Scott recaps the Frida Friday ATX-hosted event celebrating Kahlo's life, work, and activism...."

July 29, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Good Vibes at Viva La Vida Fest

A recap of Frida Friday’s artful celebration of Frida Kahlo

"...bright, beautiful, and befitting of the day’s patron saint, Frida Kahlo. Viva La Vida Fest went from 5pm until..."

July 25, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Viva La Vida Fest at Lustre Pearl South

"...Hosted by Frida Friday ATX at Lustre Pearl South on July 23,..."

July 25, 2022 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity: Paint Your Own Reality

Austin's queer community celebrates Frida Kahlo's legacy with Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest

"...Bisexual, Latinx, disabled, and an artist: Frida Kahlo committed her truth to canvas every time she..."

July 22, 2022 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Explore Texas and beyond in 2022

"...Deep-dive Frida. The folks who gave us "Immersive Van Gogh" now..."

Jan. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Five Things That Make Perfect Luggage-Sized Gifts From the Austin Studio Tour

Cool stuff that's small enough to wrap

"...Sherman had been thoroughly marinated in the essence of Frida Kahlo and William Faulkner. But why is this artist's..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

"If These Walls Could Talk" at Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery

The artists in this Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery exhibition get the walls not only to talk but to spin some fantastic tales

"...portraits of such figures – among them Billie Holiday, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Charles Mingus,..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips: Frida Kahlo Oasis, San Antonio

Re-creation of the artist's home transports visitors to Mexico

"..."Frida Kahlo Oasis" at the San Antonio Botanical Garden transports..."

July 23, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

The latest on Texas festivals, swimming holes, and terrifying worms

"...converted barn of three rotating plays occur weekends from Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 15 with matinee and..."

July 2, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Frida’s garden. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo had a deep connection..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 18-24

"...21-July 22): I'll use the words of Cancerian painter Frida Kahlo to tell you the kind of intimate ally..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Creative in Confinement #1: Sara Yost

Teen fashions an artistic escape from lockdown

"...this, she follows the footsteps of her favorite painter, Frida Kahlo, whose own home confinement from illness and injury..."

June 16, 2020 Arts Post by Victoria Rossi

Qmmunity: Is Everyone on TV Gay?

Plus Contrast Film Fest, Frida Fridays, and more queer magic

"...Frida Friday ATX: Cumple! Homage a la Frida Our fave..."

July 19, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Luv Doc: The Fur Garden

What could be more masculine than crawling out of a dumpster?

"...body hair you're cultivating. Let your eyebrows fill in Frida Kahlo-style. Throw away your leg razor – or better..."

May 31, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Saturday's Sí Se Puede! Wants to Mobilize the Vote

"It's about time we had a Texas senator who looks out for all the people"

"...TK Tunchez’ Los Ofrendas. The woman and maker behind Frida Fridays will be hosting her signature arts marketplace where..."

Oct. 18, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Performa / Dance's Artist and Muse

Performa / Dance's program of four pensive and sensitive works explored physical and emotional distress and pain in great depth

"...performing, years ago, in Minneapolis choreographer Wynn Fricke's "Two Fridas" as "pivotal." The work, based on Frida Kahlo's painting..."

June 8, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Ibeyi Transmits

Sisters prove the measure of their society

"...sampled Michelle Obama and your sister reads stuff from Frida Kahlo’s diary. How did all that come about?..."

April 13, 2018 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Live Music Recommendations: April 13-19

Texas Independence Fest grinds, Ibeyi smooths it out, and more

"...FRIDAY Kal Marks..."

April 12, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

TK Tunchez, Space Creatress

With mercados such as Frida Fridays, this artist and jewelry maker makes room for women of color to share art and build community

"...entrepreneurship and creative collaboration. That's why she began the Frida Friday mercados at Kebabalicious in March, and in May,..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

Chavela

A tribute to the life of iconic ranchera singer

"...women, with wives of diplomats and bold-faced names like Frida Kahlo and Ava Gardner among her amorous dalliances. Despite..."

Nov. 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Britt – Why Am I Me? Monica Brown – Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell,..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

UT: Major Arts Commissions Announced

Landmarks will get new mural, CoFA a Spanish-language opera

"...from the College of Fine Arts, an opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera...."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Frida Kahlo Inspires Women of Color-Centered Marketplace

Market celebrates "Frida Friday" every month

"...Frida Friday, a women of color-centered market, will celebrate Frida..."

July 12, 2017 Arts Post by Maria Mendez

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Activities to help you stay cool as summer heats up

"...art. The show features more than 175 masterpieces by Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, and..."

July 6, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Whole Woman’s Health Reopens

Reproductive health provider sees 40 patients on first days back in business

"...quote adorns the back wall. A colorful painting of Frida Kahlo can be spotted in the hallway, while a..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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