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Wednesday 4 November 2026
Cost:
£44.00 (Art Fund holders £32.50, Tate Members £20)
Dews coach departs:
1. Madingley Road Park and Ride: 8:15am
2. Trumpington Park and Ride 8:30am
Coach departs Tate Modern 4.00 pm
This major exhibition explores how the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) became a global icon and a key influence on a generation of artists. Frida: The Making of an Icon traces Kahlo’s extraordinary rise from a relatively unknown painter to a worldwide cultural phenomenon and examines how Kahlo’s art and life have inspired generations of artists across diverse media, movements and communities around the world. Alongside Frida’s own paintings, treasured garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia, there are pieces by artists she inspired from across five generations, celebrating her lasting impact on those who continue to reimagine and reclaim her remarkable story, cementing her place as one of the most influential figures in the history of art.
We are booked into the exhibition in groups between 11.30 and 12.30.
The remainder of the day we are free to explore the gallery where there are artworks by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Matisse, Tracey Emin, Mark Rothko to name just a few. Also, check out the Turbine Hall exhibition for the new immersive, multisensory sound and sculpture installation by the Lebanese artist and composer Tarek Atoui.
Tate Modern has 3 café/espresso bars, a restaurant and, of course, a shop.
If you have mobility issues please contact one of the organisers.
U3AC is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage incurred during Cultural and Social Activities.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note that refunds cannot be made once a place has been given, unless we have someone on the waiting list to refund you.
All organisers are instructed to follow U3AC’s rules in respect of personal data provided by members.
04 Nov 2026
8:15 am
Tate Modern London