This summer, the V&A takes you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic Mexican artists. Bringing you a collection that has never before been exhibited outside Mexico.
Think beautiful, colourful and traditional Mexican clothing, hand-painted corsets, pre-Columbian necklaces that Frida strung herself and even the eyebrow pencil which she used to emphasise her signature (and very impressive) mono brow. All of this, as well as self-portraits and photographs offering a fresh perspective on her compelling life story.
16 June – 4 November 2018
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Frida Kahlo in blue satin blouse, 1939. Photograph Nickolas Muray © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives
Guatemalan cotton coat worn with Mazatec huipil and plain floor-length skirt
Museo Frida Kahlo © Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Archives, Banco de México, Fiduciary of the Trust of the Diego Riviera and Frida Kahlo Museums.
Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, 16 June – 14 November 2018. Sponsored by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland.
Copyright for the works of Frida Kahlo: © 2017 Banco de México, Fiduciary of the Trust of the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums, Av. 5 de Mayo, No. 2, Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtémoc, CP 06000, Mexico City.
Featured Image: Frida Kahlo with Olmec figurine, 1939. Photograph Nickolas Muray. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives
