Frida: The birth of an icon
Frida: The Making of an Icon
Source: Tate Modern · Last verified 2026-07-14
Spotlighting the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo
Exhibition Info
- VenueTate Modern London
- Hours10:00–18:00 (Mondays 10:00–21:00)
- Admission15.00 GBP
- Featured ArtistsFrida Kahlo, Nickolas Muray, Yasumasa Morimura, Richard Duardo
- LocationTate Modern, Bankside, London SE194A, UK · View on Google Maps →
- Official Infotate.org.uk
About the Exhibition
This exhibition, featuring artists such as Fernando de Torres, explores the life and artistic legacy of Frida Kahlo. It examines how Frida Kahlo came to be established as a global artistic icon, tracing her many identities. It includes more than 30 of Kahlo's signature works alongside roughly 200 works by her contemporaries and later artists she inspired. It also addresses 'Fridamania,' the reinterpretation of Kahlo's image and style as commercial merchandise, showing how she has come to be beloved around the world. The exhibition explores how Kahlo's life and art shaped her fandom and cultural influence, offering deep insight into her artistic identity and social message.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the admission fee for Frida: The birth of an icon?
15.00 GBP
Where is Frida: The birth of an icon held?
Tate Modern
What are the visiting hours for Frida: The birth of an icon?
10:00–18:00 (Mondays 10:00–21:00)
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