Frida Kahlo has been one of my favorite artists throughout my life for her bold choices in life and art. Her magical realism partnered with identity explorations of what it means to be a strong woman, especially in the art world, is so compelling. Friedensreich Hundertwasser is another personal favorite- his art and activism were amazing. He dedicated his life to a strong mission of ecological awareness which followed through in his art, even to the choices of materials he used to create his art (he made his own paints out of earth based dyes and substances). I was thrilled to see both of these artists appear in kid-friendly book versions - Frida and her life and art as a coloring/activity book (Coloring Book: Frida Kahlo), and Friedensreich Hundertwasser's art and architecture as stickers in a create-your-own city book.
These will totally be my go-to gifts for any upcoming birthday parties (they're inexpensive, too...). Wrap them up with cool paper and a bow, add some art supplies and you have a wonderful little bundle for any burgeoning little artist in your life.
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