FRIDA KAHLO, THE BIRTH OF AN ICON

The exhibition Frida : The Making of an Icon is presented in 2026 at the V&A Museum in London, opening to the public in the spring and running for several months.
It offers a focused perspective on the construction of Frida Kahlo’s image, examining how the artist shaped her identity through fashion, photography, and self-staging.

The exhibition brings together garments, accessories, photographs, and archival documents, highlighting the role of clothing in the creation of her visual identity.
The pieces on display include silhouettes inspired by traditional Mexican dress, jewelry, and personal objects, alongside images produced by photographers from her circle.
Together, they show how Frida Kahlo used appearance as a tool for storytelling and self-definition.

The scenography connects objects and images to present a structured reading of her influence.
The exhibition emphasizes how her image extended beyond the artistic field to become a global cultural reference.
It also positions her legacy within contemporary practices, particularly in fashion, where her aesthetic continues to be reinterpreted.