The experience
Immerse yourself in the world of Frida Kahlo
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A VIBRANT AND IMMERSIVE WORLD
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A BLEND OF PASSION AND RESILIENCE
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AN INTENSE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Enter into the heart of a fiery, vibrant life shaped by passion, freedom, and pain.
Through monumental projections, the walls of the Bassins des Lumières are transformed to reflect the rhythm of Frida's life: from her early works marked by physical suffering and self-discovery to her more assertive paintings that burst with the power of her identity and commitment. Plant, organic, and anatomical motifs come to life, reflecting the evolution of an artist who transformed pain into art, fragility into strength, and the intimate into the universal.
Identity, pain, and passion intertwine in a sensory journey where each image seems to pulsate to the rhythm of Frida's heart.
Identity, passion and freedom
From the Casa Azul to her turbulent romance with Diego Rivera – not to mention the devastating bus accident that profoundly shaped her artistic vision – Frida Kahlo ceaselessly transformed pain into art. This immersive experience reveals the full emotional depth of her visual world.
The colourful world of Mexico
Dazzling colours, lush vegetation, tropical flowers and folk-inspired motifs flood the Bassins des Lumières, immersing visitors in a world inspired by Kahlo’s Mexican imagination. Each projection conjures up a sensory journey through nature, symbolism and tradition.
Dive into the world of Kahlo’s iconic self portraits
Piercing gazes, crowns of flowers, symbolic animals and anatomical details sweep across the walls of the Bassins des Lumières, immersing visitors in a monumental tableau. From The Broken Column to Self‑Portrait with Thorn Necklace, Kahlo’s most iconic works draw you deep into her intimate, powerful world.
Soak up the experience
Discover the exhibition’s soundscape
Extend the immersive experience with the exhibition's official Spotify playlist.
Book your tickets
Select a date to book your place.
Once a date is selected, you will be able to choose a specific time for your visit.
SEPTEMBER 2026
OCTOBER 2026
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Practical info
Schedules
Opening times
The Bassins des Lumières are open 7 days a week.
Last entrance 1hr before closing.
Ticket office closes 1 hour before site closing time.
Visit duration: 1hr-1hr15.Book and gift shop
The book and gift shop is open during the art centre’s opening hours.
Rates
Gift card
Give your loved ones a unique experience, invite friends and family to visit the exhibitions of the Bassins des Lumières on the day and at the time of their choice.
Recommended age
All ages.
Location
Bassins des Lumières, Impasse Brown de Colstoun, 33300 Bordeaux
The Bassins des Lumières are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs.
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Credits
Production : Culturespaces Studio ® / Direction artistique : Virginie Martin / Mise en scène et animation : Cutback / Supervision musicale et mixage : Start-Rec
Images : © Culturespaces / Geoffroy Groult