A nice way to celebrate the August Bank Holiday for those staying put.
Discover the extraordinary story of how Frida Kahlo became one of the most influential artists of all time, a cultural phenomenon, and an internationally recognised commercial icon.
The exhibition showcases over 30 of Kahlo’s most iconic works that introduce her ‘many selves’ – the dedicated wife, the intellectual, the modern artist, and the political activist. Alongside treasured garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia, there are over 200 works by her contemporaries and the artists she inspired from later generations, celebrating her lasting impact on those who continue to reimagine and reclaim her remarkable story.
Ticket £25, Art Pass £12.5, Tate member Free. Book 5:30pm slot.
Exhibition Meeting Place: at the entrance to the exhibition or inside if you are here early.
Other Paid Exhibitions:
(1) Tracy Emin - A Second Life, Ticket £22, Art Pass £11, Tate Member free
(2) Julia Le Parc - Light, Colour, Action, Ticket £15, Art Pass £7.5, Tate Member free
Other free exhibitions throughout the museum.
Post Exhibition F&B: We continue with our immersive Mexican cultural experience with a visit to the Mexican restaurant Wahaca Southbank, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX.
A table for 6 has been booked for 19:30. All seats have been taken now. But feel free to contact the restaurant to arrange for another booking.
A WhatsApp group will be set up for this event. if you wish to be on it, please email your mobile number to swcsocialATgmailDOTcom.
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What is it about the best city in the world that it simply cannot get its transport system working properly?
Our evening got off to a rather unfortunate start, with tube delays and cancellations ensuring that none of us could get to the museum on time. One walker, however, won the prize for the worst luck of the evening. Every possible form of transport around her was cancelled because of a huge fire at a waste facility near Wembley Stadium, leaving her completely stranded for the evening. London really does know how to add a little drama to a night out.
Eventually, the rest of us managed to make our way into the exhibition at various times, bringing a grand total to n=8.
Not surprisingly, the Frida exhibition was rather busy. The first three or four rooms were, for me, the most interesting, showcasing Frida’s own work, her life and some of her memorable photographs. Then came the masses — a huge collection of work from her followers, admirers, worshippers, and, inevitably, those who have spotted a commercial opportunity and decided to monetise every last inch of her iconic image.
Some of these were modestly interesting, but Tate did a remarkably good job of padding out the exhibition with this latter material, presumably to help justify the £25 ticket price. Well, at least it’s all in aid of a good cause…...
By this point, the dinner lady was calling...... Six of us continued our immersive Mexican cultural extravaganza at Wahaca Southbank. I’ve walked past various branches of this chain many times but had never quite summoned the courage to go in. It was co-founded by the 2005 winner of the Masterchef Thomasina Miers. What a pleasant surprise! Great atmosphere, excellent food and a very lively vibe.
Four of us opted for Wahaca for One — an excellent introduction to Mexican food if you are dazzled by the menu and have absolutely no idea what to order. This was followed by various people ordering desserts. We chatted and chatted, as we do, until eventually the time came to say goodbye. Before heading off in our various directions, we made a secret vow: Wahaca, we will be back!
It was a great evening out — good food, good culture and, most of all, good company.
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