Frida Kahlo

Spanish debut of Frida Kahlo collection delayed amid Mexican backlash

A collection of 160 works by some of Mexico's most celebrated artists — including 18 by Frida Kahlo — is at the center of a cultural firestorm after plans emerged to transfer the trove to a new cultural center in…

Kahlo painting sells for $54.7M, breaking record for female artist

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday, setting a new record as the most expensive artwork by a female artist ever sold at auction.

New Frida Kahlo family museum opens in Mexico City

A new museum dedicated to Frida Kahlo opened to the public on September 27 in Mexico City, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into the legendary artist's early life and family influences through previously unseen personal treasures and newly discovered murals.

Frida Kahlo self-portrait could break female artist record

A rare self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo could shatter auction records when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby's New York in November, with estimates reaching as high as $60 million. The 1940 painting "El Sueño (La Cama)" —…

Museo Dolores Olmedo to reopen in 2026 as future remains uncertain

The Museo Dolores Olmedo, home to the most significant collection of works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is set to reopen in 2026 after being closed since 2020, though questions linger about whether the museum will remain in its…