Frida Kahlo's neurological deficits and her art

Abstract

World-famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is an impressive example of a professional artist whose artistic subject matter was extremely influenced by her chronic, severe illness. Many of her best-known works depict her physical and mental suffering. She was one of those very uncommon artists who dared to show their nude, sick body. This chapter describes and explains the biographical events and works of Frida Kahlo that are closely related to neurology: congenital anomaly (spina bifida), poliomyelitis, spine injury, and neuropathic pain.

Keywords: Frida Kahlo; artist; neurology and art; neuropathic pain; poliomyelitis; spina bifida; spine injury.