Οι δύο Φρίντες

by Frida Kahlo, Gianluca Folì (illustrator)

Η Φρίντα Κάλο ήταν μια επαναστάτρια. Πριν από αυτό, όμως, ήταν ένα κορίτσι. Τα λόγια της ζωντανεύουν μια ανάμνηση από τα έξι της χρόνια και μας μεταφέρουν στη γειτονιά της, το Κογιοακάν, και στο σπίτι της, το Μπλε Σπίτι, σε ένα ταξίδι στον μαγικό κόσμο της Μεξικανής ζωγράφου.
(Από την παρουσίαση στο οπισθόφυλλο του βιβλίου)

Genres: Art, Biography, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Latinx, Childrens

28 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2020

About the author

Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón was a Mexican painter, who has achieved great international popularity. She painted using vibrant colors in a style that was influenced by indigenous cultures of México as well as by European influences that include Realism, Symbolism, and Surrealism. Many of her works are self-portraits that symbolically express her own pain and sexuality.

In 1929 Kahlo married the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. They shared political views, and he encouraged her artistic endeavors. Although she has long been recognized as an important painter, public awareness of her work has become more widespread since the 1970. Her "Blue" house in Coyoacán, México City is a museum, donated by Diego Rivera upon his death in 1957.

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me gusto las ilustraciones y está muy bien para ir conociendo a Frida para esa edad, se puede disfrutar a pesar de sus páginas

[Catupecita · Rating 3 out of 5]

"¿Cuándo? ¿Por cuánto tiempo habia estado con 《ella》No sé. Pudo ser un segundo o miles de años..."

[Κόκκινη Αλεπού · Rating 4 out of 5]

Βασισμένο σε κείμενο της ίδιας της Φρίντα Κάλο από το προσωπικό της ημερολόγιο και με τίτλο δανεικό από έναν από τους πιο διάσημους πίνακες* που δημιούργησε, το βιβλίο “Οι δυο Φρίντες: αναμνήσεις δια χειρός Φρίντα Κάλο” αποτελεί ένα από τα πιο ενδιαφέροντα εικονογραφημένα βιβλία που είδαμε να κυκλοφορεί στα ελληνικά βιβλιοπωλεία φέτος.

https://kokkinialepou.gr/oi-dyo-frint...

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book centers on the imagiary friend Frida Kahlo had as a small girl. A very interesting glimpse into the mind of a creative child who grew up to become a global icon. Even as a child Frida saw the world in a way that most of us could not understand; she had a mature and centered outlook on the totality of perception - allowing her to see below the surface of existence. Wonderful book for a young child interested in art. The art goes well with the story.

[Opetoritse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the art is occasionally more eerie than some children will be on board with, Foli's creative representation of excerpts from Kahlo's diary is overall a fascinating exploration of imaginary friendship.

[Peacegal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this! Delightfully colorful, surreal, and a bit creepy, like so much of the artist's work, this is a little slice-of-life story about young Frida's imaginative play with an invisible friend in a made-up land.

[Oti Verdú · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maravilla. 💛

[Miles · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I don’t remember what she looked like or what color she was, but I do know that she was happy.”

Such a gorgeous glimpse of a recollection from Frida’s childhood where she meets her other self to cope with her challenging experiences.

I am so happy to add this book to my collection. The series of images handcrafted by Gianluca Foli alone is remarkable. They incredibly pair SO SO beautifully with Frida’s story 😭 A masterpiece in its own right. 😍🥰

Do yourself a favor in grab a copy of this book if you love art and your childlike sense of wonder. ❤️ Suitable for all ages!

[Rossana Karunaratna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este libro nos recuerda a la publicación de sus notas personales , impresionante por cierto. Este diario centrado en una Frida niña, es un valioso aporte para conocerla y aproximarla a jóvenes lectores. La ilustración puede sentirse no tan infantil pero ciertamente nos prepara a conocer el mundo de Frida en sus años posteriores y como pintora. La figura de la amiga imaginaria puede abrir interesantes posibilidades post lectura.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely short narrative by Frida re: her imaginary friend. The illustrations are a nice play on her artistic style with a slightly creepy-cute quality. Will definitely look for more of the illustrator's works now.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, whimsical book based on Frida Kahlo's recollections of having an imaginary friend as a young child.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautifully written book.

[Y.Poston]

A lovely autobiographical sketch of the artist as a little girl with an imaginary friendW!

[Evi Krani · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5

[Beth Voecks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such original and fantastic artwork! This story is also oft told about Frida's imaginary friend in childhood but this book made the story come to life!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very beautiful, I loved the use of Frida’s words.

[Ann Park · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bonito recuerdo del diario de Frida cuando era pequeña, una historia dulce y muy hermosos los originales dibujos de Gianluca Folì. Demasiado corto para mi gusto pero bello.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations to accompany words from Frida Kahlo’s diary. There is a short educational section at the end of the book with some background on Frida & her art.

[Maria Fasoulaki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Είναι μια ιστορία που όλα τα παιδιά πρέπει να ζήσουν.
Είναι μια αφήγηση που όλοι οι γονείς πρέπει να ακούσουν.
Είναι ένα μήνυμά που κανείς δεν πρέπει να διαγράφει.