Monopol Magazine Summer Issue: Frida Kahlo Iconography Explored
The summer issue of Monopol magazine features writer Mithu Sanyal examining Frida Kahlo's iconic status, coinciding with the Tate Modern exhibition 'Frida: Making of an Icon' in London. Sanyal deconstructs the hype around Kahlo, describing her as a bisexual, crossdressing, indigenous woman of color with a disability whose attributes have been commodified into cultural capital. The issue also includes an interview with US painter Avery Singer on her AI experiments, a studio visit with British sculptor Anish Kapoor at his London studio, and an essay by Donna Schons on the new mysticism in philosophy, art, and pop culture. A special supplement covers the Manifesta 16 biennial in the Ruhr region.
Key facts
- Mithu Sanyal writes about Frida Kahlo in the new Monopol magazine issue.
- The Tate Modern in London hosts the exhibition 'Frida: Making of an Icon'.
- Sanyal describes Kahlo as a bisexual, crossdressing, indigenous woman of color with a disability.
- Avery Singer discusses her AI experiments in an interview.
- Anish Kapoor opens his London studio for a visit.
- Donna Schons contributes an essay on new mysticism.
- A special supplement covers Manifesta 16 in the Ruhr region.
- The issue is Monopol's summer edition.
Entities
Artists
- Frida Kahlo
- Mithu Sanyal
- Avery Singer
- Anish Kapoor
- Donna Schons
Institutions
- Monopol magazine
- Tate Modern
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Ruhr region
- Germany