Frida Kahlo exhibition mannequins designed with 3D printing and artisan craft

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is presenting 'Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up', an exhibition exploring how the Mexican artist constructed her visual identity through makeup, jewelry, and clothing. The show runs until November 18. A behind-the-scenes video details the creation and dressing of custom mannequins for the display. The process combines computer graphics and 3D printing with collaboration from specialist artisans worldwide. Rachael Lee, Textile Conservation Display Specialist at the V&A, explains that Kahlo had a strong self-awareness and an unmistakable look, which the mannequin design aimed to convey.