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🎨 Frida Kahlo exhibit coming this spring

VMFA unveils Frida Kahlo exhibit in Richmond
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“Frida: Beyond the Myth” will be on view at the VMFA from April 5-Sept. 28, 2025.
Richmonders will be able to discover over 60 works of art created or inspired by Frida Kahlo at the VMFA this spring.

On April 5, the museum will open “Frida: Beyond the Myth,” an exhibition exploring the life of the enigmatic 20th century artist. It will be the first time the exhibition is presented on the East Coast.

“Frida: Beyond the Myth” comes to Richmond from the Dallas Museum of Art, where it premiered in August. The VMFA is also partnering with the Texas institution to bring “The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse” to the River City. That exhibition had been announced for spring 2025, but has since been pushed to a fall 2026 opening.

Although Kahlo is a recognizable figure and her work well-known, the new exhibition promises to give visitors a more personal, deeper look at the artist. It will use self portraits, still lifes, works on paper, and photographs taken by friends to tell the story of Kahlo’s life. It will also feature interpretive text in both English and Spanish.

Around half of the exhibition will be works by Kahlo, and the other half prints and photographs by those closest to her. Visitors will be able to explore Kahlo as an individual, from her own myth-making about her birth in 1907 to the circumstances that informed her art until her death in 1954.

“Frida: Beyond the Myth” opens in April and will remain at the museum until Sept. 28, 2025.

Tickets will be free for VMFA members, $20 for adults, $16 for those 65 and up, and $10 for ages 7-17 and college students with ID. Discounted tickets will be available for Museums for All participants.

Can’t wait until April? Two new photography exhibitions open next weekend at the VMFA. Check out our preview of “A Long Arc” and “American, born Hungary.”
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Events
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Full Moon Cabaret | Friday, Sept. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Artspace Gallery | $30 | Get tickets for this square affair and go home from the gala with a masterpiece from a local artist.
  • The Beaches | Friday, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | The National | $55+ | The Toronto rockers will play with Charlie Houston.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Electricarpalooza 2024 | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-4:30 p.m. | The Millworks, Midlothian | Free | Come out for a variety of electric vehicle activities including film screenings, panel discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Rocktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-7 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing, Ashland | Free entry | Rock out German-style with brews, live music, and food from Flavor Chariot.
  • Gone Country Band | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9-11:59 p.m. | River City Roll | Free entry | Enjoy a night of country tunes at this 21+ show.
Sunday, Sept. 29
  • Fall Artisan Market | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Main Line Brewery | Free entry | Shop from local vendors at this indoor-outdoor, dog-friendly market.
  • Shagwüf Staff Picks | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Camel | $12+ | The residency show will include sets from Piranha Rama and Human Worm.
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News Notes
Open
  • Sugar & Twine has opened its new cafe space. The Carytown shop expanded into the adjacent storefront, formerly home to Bits + Pixels. The cafe will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Outdoors
  • The Belle Isle Suspension Bridge will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Crews will conduct an inspection and any necessary repairs at that time. Want to access the isle? Use the southern bridge near 22nd Street.
Weather
  • Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for Virginia on Wednesday evening. Although the path of Hurricane Helene is largely south and west of us, Virginians are still urged to be vigilant and prepared for significant rainfall.
Transit
  • You still have a few days left to give GRTC your input on the North-South bus rapid transit line. An online survey is open until Monday, Sept. 30. It includes preliminary concepts for sections of the route, which will be around 12 miles long.
Civic
  • The city’s 911 center now has a new automatic callback feature. The measure is aimed at reducing the risk of missed calls. Did you know? If you inadvertently call 911, the best thing to do is stay on the line and let the call-taker know it was an accident.
Biz
  • Grocery Outlet, a discount supermarket chain, is planning to open its first Virginia location on Southside at Oxbridge Square Shopping Center. There is no opening date yet for the store. (Richmond BizSense)
Health
  • The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are encouraging everyone to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this season. In addition to offering appointments at its clinics, RHHD is hosting two flu immunization events next week. Get more information.
Arts
  • 1708 Gallery has launched a pilot Artist Residency program with six artists in its first class. Interdisciplinary artist Santina Amato is in the midst of her month-long stay. Check out her work.
Edu
  • In two weeks, the Richmond Forum will kick off a new speech and debate tournament in Colonial Williamsburg. Students will travel back in time as participants in the Virginia House of Burgesses. The event comes in advance of the Forum’s national tournament, which will take place in 2026.
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