Las Flores de México at Ella Canta

The V&A’s Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up displays the late Mexican artist’s personal possessions, celebrating a creative force who has long inspired Ella Canta's Chef Patron Martha Ortiz. Her limited-edition as Flores de México menu offers a taste of summer and encapsulates the inspiration that she finds in flowers, colour, art, and femininity. Begin with La Casa Azul, a striking aperitif named after Frida Kahlo’s Mexico City home, which blends Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, Acqua di Cedro, lavender, lime and Créme de Violette. Dishes include red snapper aguachile with cucumber sorbet, crispy maize pancake and edible flowers and Turbot with stuffed zucchini flower and Pink mole with stuffed chicken and a crown of flowers. The Las Flores de México menu is available at Ella Canta until the 28th July, with the six-course tasting menu priced at £85pp.

Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up at Victoria and Albert Museum

Widely recognised as one of the most innovative and ground-breaking painters of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo is also renowned for the iconic persona that she crafted through her dress and self-fashioning. This exhibition presents an extraordinary collection of personal artefacts and clothing belonging to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Locked away for 50 years after her death, this collection has never before been exhibited outside Mexico. Open from 16th June to 4th November, 2018 with tickets priced from £15.