Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

The definitive film exploring the life and art of the legendary Frida Kahlo, featuring exciting new material from the curators of the blockbuster 2026 transatlantic exhibition from Tate Modern and MFA Huston, Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon!  Presented by Exhibition on Screen.

Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colors, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with world experts and a detailed exploration of her art, with new special bonus footage from the curators of the blockbuster 2026 exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of color and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution. Created in close collaboration with world experts and those who knew her. (Dir. by Ali Ray, 2020, UK, 93 mins., Not Rated)