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Frida Kahlo Exhibition : Tate Modern 2026 ... BOOK NOW!
Frida: The Making of an Icon – exhibition highlights
Visitors will explore a selection of Kahlo’s most revered self-portraits including one of her earliest works, Self-Portrait with Velvet Dress (1926). Another highlight is Self-Portrait with Loose Hair (1938), noted for its exploration of identity and heritage. The painting reflects Kahlo’s embrace of her Mexican roots and her lived experience as a disabled woman, shaped by childhood illness and the devastating bus accident that left her with lifelong mobility issues.