The Dallas Museum of Art's recent exhibit, "Frida: Beyond the Myth," shines a light on the life, relationships, and art of Frida Kahlo. Running through November 17, curators Dr. Agustin Arteaga and Sue Canterbury have assembled 60 works that take visitors on a journey from Kahlo's early self-portraits to her later still-life creations.

Featured are pieces that chronicle significant moments in Kahlo's life, including a self-portrait gifted to her first love, Alejandro Gómez Arias, and a poignant drawing of the bus accident that transformed her life, reported The Dallas Express. In keeping with her work, Kahlo's exhibit navigates the intimacy of her tumultuous marriage with Diego Rivera and her afflictions made visible through her art.

For art lovers and the culturally curious, the exhibition offers an alternative glimpse into Kahlo's world. NBC DFW highlighted that the show includes portraits by Nickolas Muray, Kahlo's longtime lover, and a modern selfie station, letting visitors connect with Kahlo’s world.

While showcasing her iconic self-portraits, the exhibition doesn't shy away from the more harrowing aspects of her life. Notable is the "Self-Portrait with Loose Hair," reflecting a time post an unsuccessful spinal surgery that memorized visitors, conveying a message of her waning resilience. Dranichnikova said, as per The Dallas Express, "Kahlo's artworks presented at the exhibition are a reminder that you don’t have to change yourself to fit in".