Exhibition with more than 30 works by Frida Kahlo, her personal objects and over 200 pieces by artists she inspired, exploring how she became a global icon.
Frida: The Making of an Icon is at Tate Modern from 25 June 2026 to 3 January 2027, in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 3. It's a big look at the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo — the Mexican artist (1907–1954) who's become a global icon — and it asks how she ended up as one of the most influential artists of all time, a cultural phenomenon, and an internationally recognised commercial brand.
More than 30 of her most iconic works introduce her 'many selves' — the devoted wife, the intellectual, the modern artist and the political activist — shown alongside treasured garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia. Over 200 pieces by her contemporaries and the artists she inspired sit alongside, and more than 200 commercial objects explore 'Fridamania', her transformation into a global brand. The show is organised by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in collaboration with Tate Modern, and is supported by Bank of America and John J. Studzinski CBE. A heads-up on content: there are images of dead bodies, and references to sexual violence and miscarriage.
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It's open 10.00–18.00 Sunday to Thursday and 10.00–21.00 Fridays and Saturdays, with a late opening from 19.00–22.00 on Sunday 1 November for the Day of the Dead Festival. Tickets are £25, free for Members, with concessions available and £5 for Tate Collective.
Date
17 October – 3 January
10:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
