Autumn art harvest in Europe: from Frida Kahlo to Maurizio Cattelan
European museums and galleries are offering a rich lineup of exhibitions this autumn, ranging from a major Frida Kahlo retrospective in London to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's first major solo show in Germany.
This autumn season brings a particularly varied lineup of exhibitions to museums and galleries across Europe, spanning early 20th-century modernist icons to provocative contemporary art. Among the artists whose works can be seen in various European cities this fall are Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, Maurizio Cattelan, Yayoi Kusama, and Katharina Grosse.
Frida Kahlo's legacy in London
One of the most notable exhibitions runs at Tate Modern in London, on view from late June through early January 2027. The show focuses on Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, bringing together more than 30 significant works alongside personal belongings, jewelry, and photographs that illustrate her life. The exhibition goes beyond Kahlo's own body of work, also including pieces by more than 200 other artists — both her contemporaries and later generations — showing how her legacy has continued to inspire creative reinterpretation. Visitors will also encounter a wide array of commercial merchandise featuring her image, illustrating how Kahlo's likeness and style have become a globally recognized brand over time.
Cattelan's solo show in Berlin
In Berlin, the Neue Nationalgalerie is hosting Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's first major solo exhibition in Germany, running from early September through spring 2027. Cattelan is known for work that often carries irony and provocation.
Overall, the autumn season promises a broad range of offerings across Europe's cultural institutions — from deep dives into the work of historical icons to the sharp, satirical perspectives of contemporary artists.
