Frida Kahlo's Spirit Alive in Mexico City Ahead of Major Tate Show
In anticipation of a significant exhibition at Tate, Andrew Gilchrist explores Frida Kahlo's legacy in Mexico City. He visits the bar where she enjoyed drinks, the bed where she healed, the canals she frequented for day trips, the studio she famously left in frustration, and the easel where she created her last artwork. This article is featured in a Guardian compilation highlighting six noteworthy pieces from the previous week, which also discusses the emergence of OnlyFans managers, the diminishing influence of personal taste due to algorithms, Jamaica's beach access issues, tips on food storage, and a profile of an Italian football ultra.
Key facts
- Andrew Gilchrist wrote about Frida Kahlo's spirit in Mexico City ahead of a major Tate show.
- Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Monkeys (1943) is referenced.
- The article is one of six featured in a Guardian weekend roundup.
- Other articles include OnlyFans managers, personal taste and algorithms, Jamaica's beach access, food storage, and Italian football ultras.
- The roundup was published on June 20, 2026.
- The source is The Guardian.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Tate
- The Guardian
Locations
- Mexico City
- Mexico