Frida: The Making of an Icon Exhibition Small-Group Guided Tour at Tate Modern

About this experience

Frida: The Making of an Icon is a small-group guided museum exhibition in London tracing how Frida Kahlo moved from celebrated Mexican painter to one of the most widely reproduced cultural figures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The exhibition examines the layers behind that transformation, drawing on her paintings, personal photographs, correspondence, and the commercial imagery that followed her death in 1954, placing her work in the political and artistic context of post-revolutionary Mexico and the international surrealist movement. Groups are kept small to allow close engagement with the works and direct dialogue with the guide throughout. The tour covers Kahlo's self-portraiture and its relationship to her biography, the role of her husband Diego Rivera in shaping her public image, and the decades-long process by which her likeness became a global commercial symbol. Tickets include the guided session and exhibition entry, with departures running on a fixed schedule. For visitors planning a broader day out, London attractions in the surrounding area offer further options across art, history, and architecture.

Highlights

• Admission includes a small group tour led by a Tate Expert Guide, plus exclusive access to the Frida Kahlo exhibition.
• See over 30 of Frida Kahlo’s most iconic works and personal artefacts up close, all in one inspiring exhibition.
• Uncover the many sides of Frida —artist, activist, and cultural icon—through expert commentary and rare insights.
• Explore over 200 works by Kahlo’s contemporaries and artists she inspired, tracing her global influence.
• Dive into the phenomenon of ‘Fridamania’ and discover how Kahlo became a worldwide symbol of creativity.

What is included

• Small group tour (maximum 15 people)
• Guided tour with Tate Expert Guide
• Exclusive insight into Frida Kahlo’s life and art
• Admission to the exhibition
• One hour guided tour
• Headset to hear the guide clearly

Not included

• Tate Modern has no entrance fee, however, some exhibitions have an additional charge.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.