The Artist Box

Explore Frida Kahlo's art, life and home in this interactive artist's box, featuring twenty-four activity cards, a 150-piece jigsaw, a concertina fold-out and an iron-on patch.

You might know that a streetcar crash set Frida Kahlo on a path to becoming an artist, but did you know that she first wanted to study medicine? Also that she had macaws, parakeets, a fawn and monkeys as pets? Or that she and Diego Rivera had a bridge that linked their two houses? Step into Frida Kahlo's world and learn about her fascinating work and life through engaging and fun activities. In her words: 'Keep on working, continue painting, don't ever stop singing.'

The Artist Box: Frida Kahlo contains twenty-four activity cards with illustrations by Manjit Thapp and text by Susannah Jowitt. Fashion your own Frida flower pot, create a family tree inspired by her art and customize your clothes and accessories in her signature style. The large, fourteen-panel concertina features fantastic facts about Frida, a detailed timeline with quotes from her and others, and a trail of the important locations in her life.

Piece together the 150-piece jigsaw puzzle of Frida's studio in her Casa Azul home, and spot five of her paintings, two of her lovers and seven of her pets. Make a style statement by ironing Frida's patch onto your favourite tote bag, shirt or jacket. The second in Gift Lab's Artist Box series celebrates living boldly like Frida!

About the Illustrator

Manjit Thapp is an illustrator based in the UK. Her work combines digital and traditional media, and she enjoys layering textures and patterns to create her illustrations. Her work revolves around female characters and is inspired by feelings, nature, colour and everyday life. Her first graphic novel, Feelings: A Story in Seasons, was published in 2021 with Penguin Random House.