Opening on Saturday, the much-anticipated exhibit on Frida Kahlo explores the mystery and myth of one of the most recognized ...

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened its newest exhibition, "Frida: Beyond the Myth" with a free event celebrating the iconic artist's Mexican heritage on Saturday.

Frida Kahlo, who painted mostly small, intensely personal works for herself, family and friends, would likely have been amazed and amused to see what a vast audience her paintings now reach.