Exhibitions \u2013 Dallas Arts District Location:<\/p>\n
Du Chau: Tracing the Threads of Memory<\/a> In this solo exhibition, Du Chau captures the ephemeral nature of memory with the delicate mediums of piano wire and porcelain. Each work reflects Chau\u2019s childhood in Vietnam and enduring tenets of his adult life, anchored by themes of food, family,\u00a0plants\u00a0and seeds that trace resilience,\u00a0growth\u00a0and joy throughout his migration from Vietnam to Texas. A central work,\u00a0Seeds of Memory, combines new and preexisting components in an additive process that speaks to cycles of growth and labor while marking a turning point in Chau\u2019s oeuvre in monumentality and scale. Materiality plays a vital role in Chau\u2019s practice, with porcelain\u2019s translucency and music wire\u2019s structural support serving as visual metaphors for lived experience and remembrance. Recognizable natural forms \u2013 from blossoming tendrils to willow branches and bitter gourd \u2013 invite viewers to trace their own personal memories through relationships with food,\u00a0plants\u00a0and familial bonds. Chau is the third artist featured in the Crow Museum\u2019s\u00a0Texas Ties\u00a0series, dedicated to presenting artists with significant roots in Texas.<\/p>\n The Rainbow My Mother Shows Me: Echo Morgan This exhibition expands on that original performative painting through photography, video,painting\u00a0and ephemeral materials, juxtaposing these elements to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience.<\/p>\n Programs:<\/p>\n Gajin Fujita \u2013 Moderated Conversation<\/a>Friday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. (happy hour at 5 p.m.) Davis and Fujita will also reflect on the curatorial strategy of placing Fujita\u2019s work in dialogue with objects from the Crow\u2019s collection, examining how history, identity and the Western gaze shape evolving interpretations of the samurai. The conversation will touch on Fujita\u2019s creative process,\u00a0materials\u00a0and personal history \u2013 including intergenerational influence and the blending of craft traditions with street practice \u2013 offering audiences insight into how historical narratives are reframed through contemporary art.<\/p>\n Gajin Fujita \u2013 Artist Workshop<\/a> Participants will then walk to Klyde Warren Park for a graffiti workshop, where Fujita will introduce the fundamentals of stencil-making. Attendees will design and cut their own reusable stencils before using spray paint to experiment with techniques inspired by the artist\u2019s practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n Note: This workshop involves the use of an X-Acto knife; participants should exercise caution.
April 4\u2013Sept. 27, 2026<\/p>\n
May 16\u2013Oct. 11, 2026\u00a0
Echoing the sentiment of a 1990s song by Hong Kong singer Faye Wong, multidisciplinary artist Xie Rong, also known as Echo Morgan, presents a multi-sensory exhibition rooted in her 2024 site-specific performance\u00a0You Don\u2019t Always See a Rainbow After Rain, first created at the Crow Museum. The work reflects the idea that not every sorrow can be surmounted \u2013 a rainbow may or may not appear after a traumatic event. During her performance over a six-day period, Xie created a large-scale, evolving work using her hair as a brush, painting onto a scroll-like canvas laid across the floor and moved throughout the museum\u2019s indoor and outdoor spaces. She layered a new color during daily one-hour performances, with each hue tied to personal memories of her parents. Through spoken word, song and body painting, the artist transformed her personal history into an abstract tapestry, shaped by fragility,\u00a0loss\u00a0and resilience.<\/p>\n
Free and open to the public (advanced registration encouraged<\/a>)
Crow Museum of Asian Art \u2013 Dallas Arts District
Join exhibition curator Delwyn Davis for a conversation with graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, whose work is featured in\u00a0Paper Knife: Objects of Beauty in Early Modern Japan. Moving from the historical realities of the samurai class to its mythologized presence in contemporary American imagination, the discussion will explore how Fujita draws on Japanese visual traditions \u2013 including ukiyo-e prints, gold-leaf\u00a0screens\u00a0and warrior iconography \u2013 while merging them with graffiti, pop\u00a0culture\u00a0and the visual language of urban Los Angeles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
General admission $55; Crow Museum members $45<\/a>
Crow Museum of Asian Art \u2013 Dallas Arts District
Join featured artist Gajin Fujita for an immersive workshop inspired by his work on view inPaper Knife: Objects of Beauty in Early Modern Japan, where contemporary street aesthetics intersect with the visual traditions of Japan\u2019s warrior past. The program begins with an in-gallery talk led by Fujita, who will discuss his creative process,\u00a0materials\u00a0and the layered influences \u2013 from ukiyo-e prints and gold-leaf screens to the graffiti culture of Los Angeles \u2013 that shape his bold reinterpretations of samurai imagery.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Demon-Slayer-2015-Gajin-Fujita.jpg\")
Demon Slayer, 2015, Gajin Fujita. Courtesy Crow Museum.<\/p>\n
From Dallas to the World: A Toast to a Summer of Soccer\u00a0
Saturday, June 13, from 6-9 p.m.
General admission $30; Crow Museum members $25; exclusive tasting experience $125 (limited availability)
Crow Museum of Asian Art \u2013 Dallas Arts District
Presented in partnership with Musume Dallas, this outdoor event transforms the Trammell Crow Center Plaza into a lively gathering space celebrating global culture,\u00a0food\u00a0and the spirit of international soccer. General admission includes a tasting experience featuring a selection of Japanese brews. Each station will highlight different styles, brewing traditions and flavor profiles, accompanied by Japanese-inspired bar snacks. A limited number of guests may upgrade to an exclusive culinary tasting led by Executive Chef Yuki of Musume, featuring curated pairings of fresh fish and Japanese beverages, plus insights into sourcing,\u00a0techniqueand the chef\u2019s culinary background. Timed on the eve of the FIFA World Cup match between Japan and the Netherlands in Dallas, the event offers a festive setting for cultural exchange and community gathering in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n