The Two Fridas (Las dos Fridas)

"The Two Fridas" (Las dos Fridas), painted by Frida Kahlo in 1931, depicts two seated women holding hands, representing different aspects of her identity. One wears a traditional white European-style dress, symbolizing her European heritage, while the other wears Tehuana attire, reflecting her Mexican roots. The painting visualizes her feelings of inner conflict, vulnerability, and identity struggles, especially following her divorce. The exposed hearts and interconnected veins suggest emotional pain, yet the connection between the two figures also signifies self-acceptance and strength in embracing her complex dual identity.