TUD x Frida Kahlo: Inside The Ugly Duck’s Latest Art-Fuelled Collaboration
Two striking art toys from the Dubai-based company The Ugly Duck pay tribute to the spirit of the iconic artist
Known for her unique artistic style and passion for life, Frida Kahlo remains a giant of the contemporary art world. The Mexican artist left behind a remarkable legacy of vibrant and highly distinctive artwork in her short life – a legacy that is now being honoured with a pair of sculptures by Dubai-based company The Ugly Duck (TUD).
Each limited to 350 highly collectible pieces, TUD x Frida Kahlo “Flowers” and TUD x Frida Kahlo “Viva la Vida” represent the power of art to transcend adversity and reveal the beauty within us all, a belief shared by both the famed artist and TUD.
Inspired by her love for floral motifs that often appeared in her art, TUD x Frida Kahlo “Flowers” is a 60cm piece that celebrates life, beauty, and resilience while paying homage to the powerful emotion embedded in her paintings.
TUD x Frida Kahlo “Viva la Vida”, meanwhile, echoes the profound themes of life and death that ran throughout Frida’s output until her death, aged 47, in 1954. This 90cm piece is inspired by El Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead), a national Mexican holiday, which was a significant influence for Frida.
Moving depictions of individuality and self-expression, both TUD pieces demonstrate Frida’s artistic authenticity, her determination to overcome challenges in life, and her famous motto ‘Viva la vida!’ that was the heartbeat of her existence.
Consistently drawn to geniuses who refuse to conform to conventional categorisation, TUD feel an innate connection to Frida and her philosophy, making this latest release of striking art toys a perfectly symbiotic artistic event. Previously, TUD have produced innovative art pieces that paid tribute to the work of the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat, LA artist PunkMeTender, the Pantone Color Institute and the beloved Chupa Chups lollipop.
For more information about the TUD x Frida Kahlo collection that celebrates a true visionary, visit tudtoy.com.