Frida Kahlo–Inspired Murals Unveiled Across London Ahead of Tate Modern Show
Six murals inspired by Frida Kahlo were unveiled in Bankside, London, celebrating her enduring legacy ahead of the Tate Modern exhibition titled "Frida: The Making of an Icon," which opens on June 25th. Created by a group of emerging artists under 25, these vibrant artworks explore themes of Kahlo's Mexican heritage, feminism, queerness, and disability. The murals are part of the "Beyond Boundaries" initiative, a collaboration between Better Bankside and Tate Collective, and will be displayed on walls, railway arches, and public spaces throughout the city for several years.
Key facts
- Six Frida Kahlo-inspired murals unveiled across Bankside, London
- Murals mark citywide celebration of Kahlo's legacy
- Tate Modern exhibition 'Frida: The Making of an Icon' opens June 25th
- Murals created by emerging artists under 25
- Part of 'Beyond Boundaries' collaboration between Better Bankside and Tate Collective
- Murals explore Kahlo's Mexican heritage, feminism, queerness, and disability
- Murals installed on walls, railway arches, and public spaces
- Murals will remain in place for several years
Entities
Artists
- Frida Kahlo
- Amy Almeida
- Eddie Donaldson
- Milena De Rosa
- Helena Samarasinghe
- Gloria da Silva
- Sharoola
- Alejandra Ballesteros
Institutions
- Tate Modern
- Better Bankside
- Tate Collective
- Network Rail
- JACK ARTS
- BUILDHOLLYWOOD
- Shaftesbury Capital
- Oxford Properties
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Bankside
- Soho
- Carnaby Street
- Blackfriars Station
- Piccadilly Circus
- Sumner Street
- Ewer Street
- Southwark Street
- Great Suffolk Street
- Great Guildford Street
- Green Dragon Court
- Thames Path