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SLATE: Hard Edge Triangle Painting No. 1–5 (2015) is part of a series Moreno used to explore the formal language of painting through color, composition, and geometry. Using the triangle as a single repeating element, he transforms each surface in different ways, creating compositions that shift from orderly to chaotic to spatial.

As a red-green colorblind artist, Moreno approaches color with a uniquely thoughtful system, carefully balancing brightness, tone, and contrast. For one work, he even assigned colors to the numbers of a die and rolled it to make random selections, describing the process as less visual, and more systematic.

Come experience these works in person at Francisco Moreno (): Historia Sintética, curated by Thomas Feulmer (), on view now through 30 August 2026 at Dallas Contemporary.
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Francisco Moreno: Historia Sintética is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, the Dallas Art Fair Foundation, Khaite, Art Dealers of America Association, Alto, The Conservatory, Weber Ranch Agave Vodka, Ann + John McReynolds, Tammy Cotton Hartnett + Will Hartnett, Cindy + Howard Rachofsky, Brian Bolke + Faisal Halum, Jacquelin Sewell + William Atkinson, Donna + Reed Cagle, Christina + Sal Jafar, Joyce Goss, Greer Goss, John Clutts + Dr. Sami Arslanlar, Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba + Santiago Jorba, Karla + Mark McKinley, Patricia Miller, Shelby Wagner + Niven Morgan, Carly + Micah Nance, Kathleen Cruz + Rogelio Reyes, Jill Parker + Rod Sager, Dr. Travis Vandergriff + Dr. Rodrigo Zepeda, Tori Richard Mulford + Ross Mulford, Dr. Megan + Brady Wood, and Sheryl and Eric Maas. In cooperation with the Dallas Museum of Art and Patron Magazine.

HOW TO MOVE A MONUMENT ON A TUESDAY MORNING
A solo show by Iván Argote ()
Curated by Pilar Tompkins Rivas ()
Coming September 2026

Dallas Contemporary is proud to share about our next solo exhibition, How to Move a Monument on a Tuesday Morning, by visual artist Iván Argote (b Bogotá, 1983). The exhibition brings together sculpture and moving image to explore how monuments shape history, memory, and public space.

Central to the exhibition is Levitate, a three-channel video installation revisiting the removal of colonial-era monuments in Rome, Madrid, and Paris, reflecting on migration, identity, and the shifting meaning of historical symbols. Alongside this, Argote introduces new works, including a sculpture from his Wild Flowers series, where fragments of historic figures are reimagined as living forms, and pieces from his Print series, which blend painting and sculpture through concrete, text, and bronze. Together, these works challenge traditional monuments, transforming them from fixed symbols of authority into dynamic, evolving narratives.

Argote’s work will also serve as the inspiration for Dallas Contemporary’s 2026 Gala, further extending the exhibition’s themes into an immersive celebration of art, culture, and community.

Images: Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin

We are thrilled to announce the inspiration behind this year’s Gala—celebrated Colombian artist Iván Argote (), who will also be the subject of Dallas Contemporary’s upcoming solo exhibition, opening September 2026.

Each of this year’s Co-Chairs, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba (), Ramiro Garcia (), and Peter Augustus Owen (), has long been a pillar of Dallas Contemporary and a passionate force within the Dallas arts community, championing artists and shaping the city’s cultural landscape.

In a recent conversation, they shared their vision for an immersive evening inspired by a 1950s Latin American revival, where art, design, music, and movement come together in celebration of culture and community. Drawing from Argote’s powerful and thought-provoking practice, the Gala will be vibrant, transportive, and deeply intentional.

“We are thrilled to honor Colombian artist Iván Argote this year. His work is both conceptually strong and emotionally compelling…” — Peter Augustus Owen

Catalina Gonzalez Jorba shared: “This is deeply personal to me… Supporting artists like Iván Argote allows us to challenge traditional narratives and foster deeper cultural understanding.”

Ramiro Garcia shared: “Dallas Contemporary exists to make art accessible and to give artists a platform to shape what’s next… The Gala is how we come together to support that mission and ensure it continues to grow.”

Guests can look forward to an unforgettable night in support of the future of Dallas Contemporary.
For underwriting and sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]

Image: Kaitlin Saragusa Kellerman ()
Image two: Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin
Image two: Courtesy of the artist, Perrotin, and the Highline

In Pursuit [Purple Ball], 2025
Acrylic on canvas
51.2 x 76.8 inches

Come experience it for yourself at Dallas Contemporary, alongside other monumental, large-scale paintings and immersive installations.

Francisco Moreno (): Historia Sintética
Curated by Thomas Feulmer ()
17 April – 30 August 2026

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Francisco Moreno: Historia Sintética is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, the Dallas Art Fair Foundation, Khaite, Art Dealers of America Association, Alto, The Conservatory, Weber Ranch Agave Vodka, Ann + John McReynolds, Tammy Cotton Hartnett + Will Hartnett, Cindy + Howard Rachofsky, Brian Bolke + Faisal Halum, Jacquelin Sewell + William Atkinson, Donna + Reed Cagle, Christina + Sal Jafar, Joyce Goss, Greer Goss, John Clutts + Dr. Sami Arslanlar, Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, Catalina Gonzalez Jorba + Santiago Jorba, Karla + Mark McKinley, Patricia Miller, Shelby Wagner + Niven Morgan, Carly + Micah Nance, Kathleen Cruz + Rogelio Reyes, Jill Parker + Rod Sager, Dr. Travis Vandergriff + Dr. Rodrigo Zepeda, Tori Richard Mulford + Ross Mulford, Dr. Megan + Brady Wood, and Sheryl and Eric Maas. In cooperation with the Dallas Museum of Art and Patron Magazine.