Contemporary art publications about Tate Modern

FRIDA AS AN ICON: AN ARGUMENT BETWEEN THESIS AND THE BLOCKBUSTER

The Tate Modern presents a sociological reflection on the construction of Frida Kahlo as a cultural icon through a curatorial discourse that risks becoming a theoretical justification for a proposition of immense commercial appeal.

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FRIDA AS AN ICON: AN ARGUMENT BETWEEN THESIS AND THE BLOCKBUSTER

The Tate Modern presents a sociological reflection on the construction of Frida Kahlo as a cultural icon through a curatorial discourse that risks becoming a theoretical justification for a proposition of immense commercial appeal.

October 23, 2026
BODY, EARTH, AND MEMORY: ANA MENDIETA AT TATE MODERN

The British institution reclaims the legacy of the Cuban artist through an exhibition that examines the intersection of her lived experience, nature, and identity, utilizing a museographical approach that transcends mere documentation to bridge ephemeral actions, moving-image works, and sculpture.

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BODY, EARTH, AND MEMORY: ANA MENDIETA AT TATE MODERN

The British institution reclaims the legacy of the Cuban artist through an exhibition that examines the intersection of her lived experience, nature, and identity, utilizing a museographical approach that transcends mere documentation to bridge ephemeral actions, moving-image works, and sculpture.

October 20, 2026
EIGHT KEY LATIN AMERICAN ART EXHIBITIONS TO SEE ACROSS EUROPE IN 2026

From historical retrospectives to immersive installations and new commissions, museums across the continent will host the work of seminal artists.

By Violeta Méndez
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EIGHT KEY LATIN AMERICAN ART EXHIBITIONS TO SEE ACROSS EUROPE IN 2026

By Violeta Méndez

From historical retrospectives to immersive installations and new commissions, museums across the continent will host the work of seminal artists.