In a significant enhancement to its permanent collection, the Dallas Museum of Art has added seven new works from six acclaimed contemporary artists, thanks to the recently concluded 17th edition of the Dallas Art Fair held from April 10-13.
The fair, which took place at the Fashion Industry Gallery (f.i.g.), featured 93 international exhibitors showcasing a myriad of contemporary artworks.
Selections for the museum’s collection were made by a committee that included Dr. Anna Katherine Brodbeck, the Hoffman Family Senior Curator of Contemporary Art; Dr. Vivian Li, the Lupe Murchison Curator of Contemporary Art; Ade Omotosho, the Nancy and Tim Hanley Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art; Emily Friedman, the Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings; alongside a group of fund donors.
Dr. Brodbeck expressed enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome seven works from six artists into the collection.
These artists—whose work ranges in date from the mid-1970s to now—represent innovations in photography, textiles, ceramics, and drawing.
The collective heritage of these artists includes the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Burkina Faso, and China, showcasing a broader international practice that aligns perfectly with our global collection.”
The recent acquisitions are part of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation Acquisition Program, initiated in 2016 to facilitate the inclusion of artworks from the fair into the museum’s permanent collection.
This annual gift from the Dallas Art Fair Foundation has funded significant contributions to the museum over the years, totaling nearly $1 million, with this year alone seeing a grant of approximately $100,000.
Among the notable works added are Sanlé Sory’s “Belle de Jour,” Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka’s “Terrain (blue)” and “Terrain (white),” Fu Xiaotong’s “150,048 Pinpricks 150,048孔,” Tina Girouard’s “Pink Floral (Lillypad),” Eduardo Sarabia’s “Untitled (Peyote),” and Eri Imamura’s “Breathe.”
The works selected represent a diverse array of artistic practices, such as Sory’s vibrant portraits that capture the lively youth culture of Burkina Faso post-independence.
Hatanaka, based in Toronto, blends historical craft techniques from her Japanese-Canadian heritage, utilizing ink, natural dyes, printmaking, and papermaking in her artistic endeavors.
Recognized for her meticulous paper pinhole creations that echo traditional landscape themes, Xiaotong currently resides in Beijing and Germany while teaching at the North China University of Technology.
Girouard, who played an instrumental role in numerous alternative art organizations until her passing in 2020, infused her work with meaning through community involvement and performance.
Sarabia’s artistic vision draws heavily from the independent economies and folk history of northern Mexico, using traditional materials like ceramic tiles and textiles to create installations that discuss the complex interactions between local cultures and external influences.
Imamura’s work, deeply rooted in the symbolism of the kimono, explores the human psyche and responses to contemporary issues.
Kelly Cornell, Director of the Dallas Art Fair, celebrated the selection, stating, “We are delighted to celebrate the work of these talented artists as part of the 2025 edition of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation Acquisition Program.
This year’s selection reflects the international breadth of talent represented at the fair, highlighting the global perspectives shaping contemporary art today.”
The acquisitions were deemed a highlight of the fair, which brought together a vibrant community of collectors, gallerists, and artists, resulting in significant sales and international placements.
Cornell remarked on the fair’s success, noting, “This year’s fair surpassed all expectations.
In light of our unsettled but evolving economic moment, the engagement from collectors, exhibitors, and visitors was truly inspiring.
This dynamic reflects Dallas’ thriving cultural community, which continues to expand in strength, vibrancy, and reciprocity.
We are closing this edition with a deep sense of momentum and optimism for the future.”
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