Viva la Vida

Viva la Vida is a collectible sculpture from the TUD × Frida Kahlo series, created as a tribute to the Mexican artist. Flowers, a heart, bones and ornamental details decorate the white body. This is a contemporary licensed TUD edition, rather than a sculpture made by Frida Kahlo herself.

Viva la Vida: the title and symbols

The title refers to Frida Kahlo’s painting of the same name from 1954 and means “Long live life”. This TUD version combines its life-affirming message with images recalling physical pain, resilience and the relationship between life and death in Mexican culture.

The brand explains that the heart, skeleton, flowers and other anatomical motifs reinterpret the artist’s characteristic symbolism. A heart with a Frida ribbon appears on the chest; the back carries a decorative skull and ornaments. Decoration continues around the figure, rewarding views from several sides.

Edition details

Brand: TUD (The Ugly Duck)
Tribute and licensed collaboration: Frida Kahlo
Version: Viva la Vida
Format: L
Height: 90 cm
Edition: 350
Release authentication: NFC tag

Art for a collection and interior

Its large format makes Viva la Vida a standalone interior accent. The white silhouette allows the colourful details to be explored, while its subject adds a personal dimension. Choose it for a designer-toy collection or as a gift for someone interested in Frida Kahlo.

Learn about the artist on the official Frida Kahlo Corporation website. Browse all TUD sculptures, alongside Quackulla and Eggstraw.