Frida Kahlo: A Star is Born (Part 3)

What led to Frida Kahlo's early death? And with Frida mania in full swing, have we now reached peak Frida? Join Alastair and James in the final episode on the life and work of the great Mexican artist, as they explore her difficult final years and her extraordinary afterlife.

Frida: The Making of an Icon is on at Tate Modern, London until 3rd January 2027.

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Artworks in this episode:
Frida Kahlo, Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, 1940, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Frida Kahlo, The Broken Column, 1944, Museo Dolores Olmedo, Xochimilco, Mexico City
Frida Kahlo, The Wounded Deer, 1946, Private collection

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Hosts: Alastair Sooke and Dr James Fox
Additional Research: Catherine Ingram and Laura Spada
Producer and Editor: Ben Harding
Executive Producer: Emma Cahusac