Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits, which often depicted her physical and emotional pain. She was born in 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico, and studied at the National Preparatory School in Mexico City. She is best known for her paintings such as The Two Fridas, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, and The Broken Column. Kahlo"s work is characterized by its vibrant colors, vivid imagery, and deeply personal subject matter. She is considered a major figure in the feminist art movement and her work continues to inspire artists today.