Frida Kahlo's Art

Self Portrait as a Tehuana, 1943 , Oil on canvas

This painting was painted in August of 1940 when she and Diego Rivera divorced. She didn't finish this painting until the year of 1943. This painting is also known with two other names: "Diego in My Thoughts" and "Thinking of Diego".

Without Hope, 1945 , Oil on canvas

In this painting, Frida Kahlo, depicts what she went through with the "forced feeding" diet. The disgusting food with animals and skulls was held by the wooden structure which used to hold her canvases for painting. It seems her arms are pinned underneath and cannot help with the situation. The background is a deserted Mexican landscape showing both the sun and the moon. The situation seems to be Without Hope.

Roots, 1943 , Oil on canvas

In this painting, Roots, 1943, Frida stated her faith that all life can join in a single flow. In this painting, Frida is depicted as her torso opens up like a window and gives birth to a vine. It's her dream of being able to give birth as a childless woman. Frida's blood circulates the vine and reach beyond the leaves' veins and feed the parched earth. She is dreaming to be a tree of life with her elbow supporting her head on a pillow. Also with her Catholic religious background it's possible she is trying to mimic Christ's sacrifice by having her blood flowing to the grapevine.

Yayoi Kusama's Art

Butterfly,1988, Acrylic

This artwork is a notable piece within the Art Brut and Pop Art movements. This painting captures the essence of Kusama’s distinctive style, encapsulating bold, vibrant patterns and intricate details.

Pumpkin,1990,Acrylic

Ready To Blossom In The Morning,1989,Acrylic

The artwork features two prominently displayed flowers against a vibrant, polka-dot background that varies in shades of red. One flower appears fully bloomed, with elongated petals extending outward, intricately detailed with pink, yellow, and white hues. The other blossom, still in its budding stage, emanates a feeling of anticipation. Both flowers stem from lively green stalks which add striking contrast against the red backdrop. The yellowish stippling and organic forms capture the essence of growth and blossoming, hallmarking Kusama’s consistent thematic exploration of nature and infinity.

Mary Cassatt's Art

The Child's Bath,1893,Oil on canvas

The Child’s Bath is a tender portrayal of familial closeness, a subject that Mary Cassatt explored throughout her career. The caregiver’s cheek brushing the child’s shoulder, her encircling embrace, and the child’s pudgy hand on her knee suggest an emotional bond between the two.

In The Lodge,1878,Oil On Canvas

In the Loge explores the act of looking: a distant man (at right) watches the woman in black who stares through her opera glasses at another spectator. This series of glances evokes Cassatt's own studious observation as she produced the picture. Despite the man's intense gaze, the woman in black is not merely an object of his desire. Her own actions emphasize her independence and reflect the increasing social freedom accorded modern women.

Girl Arranging Her Hair,1886,Oil On Canvas

In this painting this young woman sits at her dressing table arranging her hair. She is looking at herself in a mirror just outside the frame. Cassatt is referencing a popular tradition in European painting: male artists depicting women dressing or undressing. These works show erotic fantasies of women in private spaces. By contrast, Cassatt’s sitter is enjoying a peaceful moment of self-regard.