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Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera

FRIDA KAHLO, DIEGO RIVERA

Frida and Diego: The Last Dream Museum of Modern Art 21 March–12 September 2026 New York
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Frida and Diego: The Last Dream celebrates Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—two of Mexico’s most beloved icons of 20th-century art—in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera. Presented in conjunction with the Met’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego (May 14–June 5, 2026), composed by Gabriela Lena Frank with a libretto by Nilo Cruz, the exhibition features artworks by Kahlo and Rivera in an elaborate installation designed by Jon Bausor, the set and co-costume designer of the opera. For both the opera and exhibition, Bausor weaves visual references from the artists’ lives and artworks into his theatrical designs.

Key participants in a movement to redefine Mexican culture and identity after the revolution of 1910–20—Rivera through monumental murals and Kahlo through intimate self-portraits—the artists were romantically involved from 1928 until Kahlo’s death in 1954. The fictional narrative of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego begins three years after Kahlo’s death and follows an aging Rivera as he summons the deceased Kahlo back to life on the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday honoring passed loved ones. As the opera and exhibition design attest, the pair continue to have an enduring influence on artists across the visual and performing arts.

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Artists Exhibiting

Frida Kahlo contemporary artist
Frida Kahlo 1907-1954 Follow +
Diego Rivera contemporary artist
Diego Rivera 1886-1957 Follow +

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an iconic institution located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, celebrated for its pioneering collection and innovative architecture. Renowned for housing one of the world’s most significant collections of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts.

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Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd Street, New York City, New York, United States
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Opening hours
Saturday-Thursday: 10:30am - 5:30pm

Friday: 10:30am - 8pm

(Summer Thursday: 10:30am - 8pm)
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