Tate Modern presents Frida: The Making of an Icon from 25 June 2026 to 3 January 2027, a wide-ranging look at how Frida Kahlo became one of the most influential artists of her time and an internationally recognised commercial icon. Organised by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in collaboration with Tate Modern, the exhibition brings together over 30 works by Kahlo and more than 200 works by her contemporaries and later generations, alongside garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia. The finale examines Fridamania with over 200 commercial objects reflecting Kahlos art, image, style and persona. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Lead Global Supporter, Bank of America; supported by John J. Studzinski CBE, with further support from The Dyers Company and additional support from the Frida: Making of an Icon Supporters Circle and Tate Members.
On view
The presentation introduces multiple facets of Kahlos life and work from the dedicated wife and intellectual to the modern artist and political activist through major paintings and a constellation of responses from other artists. Among the works and artists featured are:
- Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940 (Harry Ransom Center, Nickolas Muray Collection of Mexican Art, 66.6)
- Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait with Loose Hair, 1938 (Private Collection)
- Frida Kahlo, Memory or The Heart, 1937 (Private collection, courtesy of The Fine Art Group)
- Nickolas Muray, Frida Kahlo on a White Bench, New York, 1939, printed 2024 (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, MFAH 2024.659)
- Marcos Raya, Frida the Last Portrait, 1985 (Collection of Ramon and Rosemary Vargas)
- Rdo Y e1 f1ez, Ghetto Frida’s Mission Memories, 2009 (Courtesy of the Artist)
- Yasumasa Morimura, An Inner Dialogue with Frida Kahlo (Hand Shaped Earring), 2001 (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
- Richard Duardo, Frida Grandisima, 2003 (Courtesy of Melissa Richardson Banks)
Plan your visit
Frida: The Making of an Icon is on Level 3 of the Natalie Bell Building at Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG. Advance booking is recommended. Standard tickets are a325 and free for Members; concessions are available and tickets are a35 for Tate Collective. The ticket price for children aged 1218 has been reduced until 1 September as part of the Great British Summer Savings Scheme. Relaxed Hours run on the third Tuesday of the month at 10.0011.00. The gallery is open until 21.00 every Friday and Saturday, until 20.00 on Sundays until 30 August, and until 20.00 on Monday 31 August.
A smartphone audio guide is available for a35 when booking; purchasers receive an email link to listen at the entrance with their own headphones or device. Content guidance: the exhibition contains images of dead bodies, and references to sexual violence and miscarriage.
All Tate Modern entrances are step-free, with lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Fully accessible toilets are on every floor; a quiet room is available on Level 4 of the Natalie Bell Building, and ear defenders can be borrowed from Ticket desks.
Food and drink options include a Mexican dining experience inspired by Frida Kahlo, created in collaboration with Santiago Lastra, founder of Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant KOL. Exhibition-plus-lunch or dinner packages are available for visits to 31 August 2026, with a seasonal set menu from 1 September 2026. An exhibition-with-cocktail option ( a339 for entry followed by a margarita) is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Vía tate.org.uk
