“They thought I was a Surrealist but I wasn’t. I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” - Frida Kahlo, via MoMA

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) unveiled its highly anticipated exhibit, "Frida: Beyond the Myth" on Saturday, April 5.

The exhibit features over 60 works of art created or inspired by the enigmatic 20th-century artist Frida Kahlo. Each carefully curated piece made its way to Richmond from the Dallas Museum of Art, where it was first organized.

"Beyond the Myth"

Kahlo is a prominent figure in Mexican culture, and her work is well-known by most, but through many different perspectives and mediums.

Whether you've admired her impact for years or are just now dabbling in the history, this exhibit is aimed at transcending your understanding. At its heart, it's a complex representation of Kahlo — both a deeply human individual + an immortal cultural emblem.

While touring the exhibit, you can explore a more personal, firsthand look at her work and life experience, curated through self-portraits, still-life pieces, works on paper, and photographs taken by those near her.

Plan your visit

Note: The exhibition features interpretive text in both English and Spanish.

Exhibition dates:
Saturday, April 6-Sunday, Sept. 28

Daily museum hours:
Saturday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tickets:
Note: General VMFA admission is always free, but special exhibits are ticketed.

Members and children ages six and under: Free
Adults: $20
Ages 65+: $16
Ages 7-17 and college students (with ID): $10