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Unveiled from today 6 public murals inspired by Frida across Bankside, where Tate Modern is located
15 June 2026
As part of "Beyond Boundaries," a partnership between Better Bankside and Tate Collective, each mural was created by a young artist under the age of 25.
The murals explore a variety of aspects of Kahlo's multifaceted identity, such as her Mexican ancestry, feminist aspirations, queerness, and her experience with disability. The murals, which have been placed on walls, railroad arches, and public areas in the area around Tate Modern, will last until 2028.
Amy Almeida, Eddie Donaldson, Milena De Rosa, Helena Samarasinghe, Gloria da Silva, and Sharoola are among the artists taking part.
Speaking about the project, artist Gloria da Silva said:
“It has been a pleasure working on this mural honouring Frida Kahlo, an iconic female queer artist who was unapologetically vulnerable in her artwork. Despite living a tumultuous life, Frida’s level of resilience and commitment to painting by any means necessary is deeply inspiring.”
The murals are a component of a larger public art initiative honoring the renowned Mexican surrealist that takes place in conjunction with the Tate Modern exhibition, “Frida: The Making of an Icon” opening on June 25th, that includes:
- ¡Frida Icónica! Carnaby Street,Soho, W1F 9PS; 25 June – September 2026 a massive installation by artist Alejandra Ballesteros that features traditional Mexican papel picado, is one of the city's other events.
- Kahlo's 1940 Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird has also been reinterpreted by contemporary artists, and these public artworks will be on display at venues like Blackfriars and Piccadilly Circus.
Click the link below for the Tate website section dedicated to the Bankside Exhibition, complete with murals images and details about their locations.
