Frida Kahlo Exhibition in London Shatters Presale Records

A highly anticipated major exhibition dedicated to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in London has generated unprecedented buzz, breaking ticket presale records ahead of its summer opening.

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  1. Kahlo's Painting Sets New Auction Record: Frida Kahlo's 'El sueño (La cama)' (The Dream (The Bed)) sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby's in November 2025, establishing a new auction record for both female and Latin American artists.
  2. Kahlo Leads Latin American Art Market: Frida Kahlo maintains her market leadership among Latin American artists, with her work 'Diego y yo' having sold for $34.9 million in 2021, then the highest price for a Latin American artwork.
  3. Kahlo's Record vs. Inflation: Although Frida Kahlo's 'El sueño (La cama)' set a new auction record for a female artist, when adjusted for inflation, Georgia O'Keeffe's 'Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1' (sold for $44.4 million in 2014) holds a higher actual value, approximately $60.5 million.

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