Explore the Dallas Museum of Art’s Fall Exhibitions: Highlights & Must‑See Works
From expansive murals to rare collections, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) offers a compelling lineup of exhibitions through the remainder of the year.
Experience the Pathway
Swiss artist Nicolas Party makes his U.S. museum debut with “Pathway,” a playful, nature‑inspired mural that transforms the DMA’s main corridor. The work will be on display from August 19, 2016 to February 12, 2017—an essential visit for any DMA guest.
See art in large format
As part of the DMA’s 35th anniversary of Concentrations, a series of contemporary, project‑based exhibitions focused on international emerging artists, German artist Lucie Stahl brings a fresh perspective on large‑format images. The collection—including her well‑known Prayer Wheels installation, a hands‑on piece made from beer cans and oil drums—will be on view at the DMA Hoffman Gallery from September 16, 2016 to March 12, 2017 as part of her first U.S. solo museum show.
We know them as domesticated best friends, and thanks to Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt, visitors can see the importance of cats throughout thousands of years of Egyptian history. Don’t miss more than eighty objects—ranging from domestic and wild cat studies to burial artifacts and feline deities. The exhibition runs from October 9, 2016 to January 8, 2017. A smaller, complementary show will focus on dogs. This exhibition requires a special ticket, with discounts for seniors, students, and military; general admission to the DMA is always free.
(Artistic) Cocktails for Everyone
Experience the culture of cocktails at the DMA’s Shaken, Stirred, Styled: The Art of the Cocktail, a year‑long show opening November 18. The exhibition traces the evolution of modern cocktails from the late 19th century to today, showcasing 19th‑century punch bowls, Prohibition‑era shaker vessels, and Art Deco barware—all on view for the first time in the United States.
Evolution in Art Form
Discover how nature has been depicted across six centuries of medieval European art in Art and Nature in the Middle Ages, on display from December 4, 2016 to March 19, 2017. Organized by a Parisian museum, the exhibition features works rarely seen in the U.S., spanning the 12th to early 16th centuries. Dallas is the only U.S. venue to house these remarkable pieces. A special ticket is required, with discounts for seniors, students, and military; general admission to the DMA remains free.
