Unless you’ve been living under an art-world rock (it’s not like other rocks, it’s edgier), you’re likely aware that an enormous Frida Kahlo exhibition is winging its way to London this month. ‘Frida: The Making of an Icon’, which opens on June 25, is the highest pre-selling show in Tate’s history. More than 35,000 tickets have already been sold for Kahlo fans to explore her life and artwork. And now, to coincide with the exhibition’s opening, a free-to-visit trail of Frida Kahlo murals has popped up in London.
Spreading itself across Bankside and Blackfriars, the trail features 6 large-scale pieces by “emerging artists aged under 25, in response to Kahlo’s extraordinary life and legacy”. Drawing inspiration from the renowned artist, the young artists have created murals that touch on various aspects of Frida’s life. These include her “feminism, Mexican heritage, queerness and experience of disability”.
Where to find the murals
The murals are conveniently located near the Tate Modern itself, allowing visitors to seek out the pieces before or after checking out the exhibition. It’s particularly easy for those travelling to the exhibition via London Bridge, as they can follow a route that takes them past the murals and deposits them at the gallery.
The Frida Kahlo murals include:
- PaisajesMexicanos(Mexican Landscapes) by Amy Almeida
- Dining Table by Eddie Donaldson
- Tea Break(Expanded) by Milena De Rosa
- Rooted in Play by Helena Samarasinghe
- Long Live London by Gloria da Silva
- Here and Now by Sharoola
Unlike many other art trails in the city, the Frida Kahlo murals trail will not be gone in a few months. In fact, they’re planning for the pieces to be in place for several years! So you’ve got plenty of time to find them all.
🔍 You can find a map of the Frida Kahlo murals here.
🖼️ Find out more about the ‘Frida: The Making of an Icon’ exhibition here.
🎟️ Grab your tickets for the exhibition here.
