5 Must-Sees During Dallas Art Week

18 Mar 2025

Dallas Art Fair (14 - 23 April) and Dallas Invitational (10 - 12 April) are back, bringing a stellar mix of global exhibitors and showcasing the city’s ever-expanding arts scene. With so much to see and do, even the most dedicated art lovers might struggle to keep up. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here’s your ultimate cheat sheet to Dallas Art Week’s must-see moments!

Otobong Nkanga | Nasher Sculpture Center | 5 April - 17 August. Photo:  View of Otobong Nkanga. 'Craving for Southern Light', 2023. Institut Valencià d’Art Modern.
Otobong Nkanga | Nasher Sculpture Center | 5 April - 17 August. Photo: View of Otobong Nkanga. 'Craving for Southern Light', 2023. Institut Valencià d’Art Modern.
Alex Da Corte: The Whale | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 2 March - 7 September
Alex Da Corte: The Whale | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 2 March - 7 September
Marisol: A Retrospective | Dallas Museum of Art | 23 February - 6 July
Marisol: A Retrospective | Dallas Museum of Art | 23 February - 6 July
Chul-Hyun Ahn: Infinite Echo | Erin Cluley Gallery | 29 March - 10 May
Chul-Hyun Ahn: Infinite Echo | Erin Cluley Gallery | 29 March - 10 May

Otobong Nkanga at Nasher Sculpture Center | 5 April - 17 August

Otobong Nkanga’s Nasher Prize exhibition explores the complex relationships between land, materials, and migration, presenting evolving, site-responsive works.

Alex Da Corte: The Whale at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 2 March - 7 September

The Whale explores the artist’s bold reimagining of painting as a performative and sculptural act, blending pop culture, high art, and personal mythology.

Marisol: A Retrospective at Dallas Museum of Art | 23 February - 6 July

This internationally touring retrospective offers a comprehensive survey of Marisol Escobar, one of the most enigmatic Pop artists of the 1960s.

Chul-Hyun Ahn: Infinite Echo at Erin Cluley Gallery | 29 March - 10 May

An exhibition of new light sculptures by Baltimore-based artist Chul-Hyun Ahn, utilising mirrors and changing LEDs.

Sedrick Huckaby: Higher Ground at Talley Dunn Gallery | Opens 9 April 

Sedrick Huckaby’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures explore universal themes of faith, family, community, and heritage. Through quilts and portraits, he honours everyday people, elevating their presence with a profound sense of reverence.