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Tracey Emin and Frida Kahlo Exhibitions Open at Tate Modern in London

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Tate Modern in London is hosting concurrent solo exhibitions featuring Tracey Emin and Frida Kahlo. The displays examine the similarities in the work of the two artists, whose autobiographical art references personal trauma, heartbreak, and physical illness.

Frida Kahlo was born in 1907 and Tracey Emin in 1963. Both artists experienced personal hurdles and addressed topics such as child loss, abortion, physical illness, depression, and desire in their work.

Tracey Emin and Frida Kahlo Exhibitions Open at Tate Modern in London

Exhibition Details

  • Tracey Emin A Second Life runs to 31 August.

  • Frida: The Making of an Icon is on until early next year.

  • The Tate Modern summer programme also celebrates Cuban-born artist Ana Mendieta.

Emin previously exhibited works at Tate including My Bed in 1998 as part of the Turner Prize. Mary McCartney subsequently photographed Emin as Frida Kahlo in 2000. Emin has cited Kahlo as an inspiration and discussed her admiration for her work in a 2006 Q&A for Tate and a 2005 essay for Tate Etc. entitled Frida on my mind.

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