Reports of the blockbuster exhibition’s death are premature as Tate’s Kahlo show breaks ticket record

Recent Van Gogh show was National Gallery’s most popular ever and British Museum gears up for arrival of Bayeux tapestry When Tate Modern announced a major exhibition devoted to Frida Kahlo, few doubted it would be popular. The Mexican artist has become one of the most recognisable cultural figures in the world, with her image adorning everything from tote bags to T-shirts. But even Tate was unprepared for the scale of demand. The gallery has said more than 41,000 tickets have already been sold for Frida: The Making of an Icon , which opens on 25 June, making it the highest pre-selling exhibit

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