Frida: The Making of an Icon explores the extraordinary story of how Frida Kahlo became one of the most influential artists of all time, a cultural phenomenon, and an internationally recognised commercial icon.
Full programme to be announced shortly.
Programme
Music: DJ Ritmos Cholulteka
Corner Bar, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
18.00-21.30
Ritmos Cholulteka is a Mexican curator, DJ and photographer based in Lisbon. Recognized as a pioneer of cumbia nights in Portugal, he is dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Latin American culture in Europe. Head to the Corner Bar to hear him mix cumbia with electronic, African and Balkan influences.
Workshop: Exploring the archive with CALACA Press
Bridge, Level 1, Turbine Hall
18.00-20.00
Explore Frida Kahlo's world by creating your own zine from authentic archival material sourced in Mexico. Or immerse yourself further into the archive in our listening and reading zones. CALACA Press is a publishing and creative studio crafting interdisciplinary projects and spaces for the exchange of cultural knowledge, with a focus on Latin American creatives.
Talk: Hettie Judah on Frida Kahlo
Starr Cinema, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
19:00-20:00
Join writer & curator Hettie Judah for a richly illustrated talk exploring the relationship between Frida Kahlo and Nickolas Muray, and how their love affair sits at the heart of the Tate exhibition Frida: The Making of an Icon. Hettie Judah will be signing copies of her book Lives of the Artists: Frida Kahlo after the talk.
*Requires a free ticket, available to book from 11am on 31 July 2026
10 Minute Talks
Various times, throughout the building
Join Ten Minute Talks and meet volunteers from across Tate who bring our artworks to life as they share personal insights and fresh perspectives into works from the collection.
Create: Tate Draw
Starr Foyer, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
Blavatnik Building, Level 3
18.00-21.30
Head to our drawing desks and bring your work to life using digital sketch pads. Tate Draw is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Head to the Corner Bar and Terrace Bar for cocktails, craft beers and wines.
Plus find plenty of non-alcoholic options at all our bars, and delicious food at the Corner Bar, Pop-up Bars, and the Pizza Kiosk outside.
Corner Bar: Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
Terrace Bar: Blavatnik Building, Level 1
Espresso Bar: Natalie Bell Building, Level 3
Pop-up Bars: Turbine Hall, Level 0 & Bridge, Level 1
Pizza Kiosk: North Landscape
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