Dispute between Mexico and Spain over Frida Kahlo’s masterpieces

A national heritage row has erupted between Mexico and Spain over 18 works by Frida Kahlo, which are set to move to Spain, Euronews writes.

This move follows Spanish bank Santander taking control of 160 out of 300 works by major Mexican artists from the Gelman Collection.

A transfer of the famous Mexican painter’s works to Spain has caused backlash in Mexico’s art world as the move would be against Mexican law, since works designated as being national artistic monuments can’t be permanently exported from Mexico.

In response to protests by around 400 Mexican artists and historians, the country’s authorities have assured that the art collection is not being relocated permanently and will be returned by 2028.