V&A - Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up opens this Saturday

V&A South Kensington Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up

Opens this SaturdayFrida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up

In 1954, following her death, Frida Kahlo’s possessions were locked away in the Casa Azul, in Mexico City, her lifelong home.  Half a century later, her collection of clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items was rediscovered.  We reunite, items discovered in the Blue House with key self-portraits, and photographs that show Kahlo wearing many of the clothes on display. Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up offers a fresh perspective on the life story of this extraordinary artist, whose charisma and powerful sense of style continue to captivate. BOOK ONLINE SHOP THE RANGE Join the conversation  #InspiredbyFrida Members go free

Sponsored by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland With support from Aeromexico, Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne and GRoW @ Annenberg //

MEMBERSHIP Experience Frida Kahlo first as a Member Weren’t able to book your preferred time slot to see Frida?  Become a Member and visit during one of our Preview days or as many times as you like without having to book! Join us now ► CONFERENCE & STUDY DAY Frida: Inside and Outside Explore how Frida Kahlo’s wardrobe, identity and legacy speaks to the way we use dress to construct our own bodies and define everyday experiences. Book now ► COURSE Frida Kahlo: Her Art, Life and Time This course offers a deep dive into Kahlo's life, work in post-Revolutionary Mexico and legacy. Book now ► FROM OUR SPONSOR Frida’s Belgravia in Bloom by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland Drawing inspiration from the unique character of this celebrated female artist and selfie-queen, this summer Belgravia invites you to be transported back to Frida’s Mexico with a series of Frida-inspired sensory installations, products, events and experiences across its fashionable streets - Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street and Pimlico Road. Find out more ►

B U Y   T H E   V & A   B O O K

Our exhibition book offers a fresh perspective on the compelling life story of Frida Kahlo. With specially commissioned photographs, spectacular details and six inset booklets featuring Kahlo’s most intimate possessions, it is a fitting tribute to this extraordinary artist. ORDER HERE

C O M P E T I T I O N   T I M E

We're bringing a taster of our Frida Kahlo exhibition to Wilderness Festival- we can't wait! To celebrate we're offering some epic prizes: tickets to Wilderness, Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up, Fashioned from Nature plus a year's supply of flowers! ENTER NOW