London is getting a major dose of Mexican art history: a Frida Kahlo exhibition, framed around the story of how she became an icon, is set to run at the Tate Modern, per Secret London.
Kahlo needs little introduction. The Mexican painter, famous for her vivid self-portraits, flower crowns and unibrow, has become one of the most recognisable artists in the world — and one of the most in-demand. Shows dedicated to her tend to draw big crowds wherever they open, so a Tate Modern staging is a genuine event for the capital's cultural calendar.
Tate Modern itself is half the reason to go. The gallery sits on the south bank of the Thames in a converted power station, its huge Turbine Hall one of London's great free-to-wander spaces. It regularly hosts the UK's biggest blockbuster art exhibitions, and its location puts you a short walk along the river from Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market and St Paul's Cathedral — easy to build a whole day around a single ticket.
For travellers, the practical appeal is obvious: this is the kind of exhibition worth timing a city break around. Big-name shows at the Tate usually run for several months, but weekend slots sell out fast, so booking timed tickets in advance is the smart move. Pair a morning in the galleries with lunch at Borough Market and an afternoon stroll across the Millennium Bridge and you've got a very good London day sorted.
Details like exact dates, ticket prices and the full list of works on show should be confirmed on the Tate Modern website before you book, as blockbuster line-ups and schedules can shift.
Story via Secret London.
