Exhibition on Screen presents Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon

Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon: arguably the world’s favorite female artist, beloved by young and old alike. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film (first released during covid to a restricted international audience) now makes its way to Proctors with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition: 'Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon'.

So who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colors, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life.

Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, the film takes an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art.

This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution.

Not rated. Approximately 95 minutes.