Virginie Girod SEASON 2022 - 202306h00, January 05, 2023

Discover the rest of the story dedicated to the story of Frida Kahlo, the influential Mexican painter of the 20th century.

Following a serious road accident, Frida Kahlo's life is turned upside down.

Bedridden for several months, she devoted her time to painting, which she began to see as a means of expressing her pain.

She begins a relationship with Diego Rivera, a mural painter, but he soon cheats on her with her sister.

Meanwhile, Frida Kahlo tried to present her works in American galleries, but her avant-garde paintings on abortion and childbirth were poorly received.

Indeed, hurt by Diego Rivera, her paintings are becoming more and more feminist… How will she manage to make a name for herself?

In this new episode of the podcast "At the heart of History" produced by Europe 1 Studio, the

"At the heart of history" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast. 

Writing and presentation: Virginie Girod 

- Producer: Adele Humbert 

- Artistic direction: Adèle Humbert and Julien Tharaud 

- Directed by: Clement Ibrahim 

- Original music: Julien Tharaud 

- Additional music: Julien Tharaud and Sébastien Guidis 

- Communication: Kelly Decroix 

- Distribution and writing: Eloise Bertil 

- Visual: Sidonie Mangin

Listen to Virginie Girod recount the end of the life of Frida Kahlo, a great painter of the 20th century.

In 1935, the announcement of the trial for the murder of a woman by her husband revolted the Mexican artist.

The man told the court that he had only given his wife a few blows… In fact, he stabbed her 22 times.

By her own admission, Frida recognizes herself in this woman, because Diego murders her a little every day.


She paints for the first time a picture representing a news item.

In a yellow bedroom, a naked woman can be seen lying on a bed.

She is covered in the blood flowing from her gaping wounds.

A man stands next to her, a blade in his hand... This story is a Europe 1 Studio production.

Subjects covered: 20th century painter - Frida Kahlo - poliomyelitis - accident - meeting of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera - Mexican art

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