Audio Description Tour: Frida: The Making of an Icon
About the event
Blind and partially sighted visitors are invited to join us for an audio description tour of Frida: The Making Of An Icon
This tour is designed for blind and partially sighted visitors and their companions. Our guide Sarah Dibb will describe the story of how Frida Kahlo became one of the most influential artists of all time, a cultural phenomenon, and an internationally recognised commercial icon.The exhibition showcases over 30 of Kahlo’s most iconic works. Alongside treasured garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia, there are over 200 works by her contemporaries and the artists she inspired from later generations.Hearing transmitters and earphones will be available for maximum clarity and members of the Tate Volunteer Hosts team will be on hand to support. Guide dogs are welcome and folding stools will be available.Please arrive from 17.30, the tour will start at 18.00 and last for 90 minutes.You can also book a place via phone: please call 020 7887 8888 between 10.00–17.00 daily.If you have any questions about the tours please email us at accessbooking@tate.org.uk
