Solo show
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Frida: The Making of an Icon
25 Jun 2026 — 3 Jan 2027 at Tate Modern
· London
"Frida: The Making of an Icon" examines the remarkable journey of Frida Kahlo from a turbulent personal life to worldwide cultural phenomenon. Through her self-portraits, letters, photographs, and personal objects, the exhibition traces how Kahlo forged a singular artistic identity rooted in Mexican tradition, political conviction, and unflinching self-examination.
The show explores the layers behind the icon — the physical suffering, the passionate relationships, and the fierce nationalism — that shaped both her art and her enduring legend. Visitors are invited to look beyond the familiar image and discover the complex, defiant woman who created it.
The show explores the layers behind the icon — the physical suffering, the passionate relationships, and the fierce nationalism — that shaped both her art and her enduring legend. Visitors are invited to look beyond the familiar image and discover the complex, defiant woman who created it.
About the artist
Frida Kahlo
1907–1954 · surrealism
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country's popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism…
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Tate Modern
· London
Tate Modern is an art gallery in London, housing the United Kingdom's national collection of international modern and contemporary art. It forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. It is located in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside…
