Affair of the Art

A-listers covet eclectic works at Dallas Art Fair preview gala

Affair of the Art

A-listers covet eclectic works at Dallas Art Fair preview gala

Manisha Desai, Marlene SughruePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Anne Underwood, Sue Fair, Brooke HortenstinePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Cindy Hennessy, Wanda GierhatPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Michael Herd, Laura DrayPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Wendy Rollins, Omar McNaryPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Tonya Turner Carroll, Mandy Taylor MoorePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Sheryl Maas, Eric Maas, John RunyonPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
John Reoch, Dan RizziePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Adriane Crosland, Lauren LaughryPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Kary Brittingham, Eduardo BrittinghamPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Waverly Smith, Olivia Lowery, Dogan Perese, Laura NoblePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Justin Ginsberg, Megan MeigsPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Philip Durst, Shannon DurstPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Ginger Price, Lee Zollinger, DeAnn Stewart, Sara JuttonPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
David Smith, Waverly Smith, Claire Davis, Clint BoundsPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Jennifer Karol, Nini NguyenPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Jenny Mullen, Deborah Scott, Capera Ryan, Rachel Trowbridge, Cindy SchwartzPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Emily Summers, Lisa WilsonPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Shelly Ostrofsky, Marc OstrofskyPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Peter Brodsky, Lael BrodskyPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Hundreds of art enthusiasts gathered at FIG for the fifth annual Dallas Art Fair preview gala.Photo by Sylvia Elzafon
Nico Conlon, Jessica SilvermanPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Murray Woodall, John Eagle, Jason Willford, Jennifer EaglePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Hannah Fagadau, Catherine MacMahonPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Penny Pilkington, Max Fishko, Catharine ClarkPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
Peter Gottlieb, Debra De Muth, Doug Tatum, Liza TatumPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon

Hundreds of A-list art enthusiasts descended on the two-story Fashion Industry Gallery for a special preview gala for the fifth annual Dallas Art Fair that attracts more than 80 local, national and international exhibitors.

Style setters succumbed to the evening's art theme, including Brian Bolke, who rocked pink pants; Marlene Sughrue, dressed in a chic red dress; Sheryl Maas, flaunting a cropped leather top; and Art Ball co-chair Jennifer Karol, who wore an elegant cropped white top with matching structured pencil skirt.

A few others followed suit with bold attire choices. But we're guessing everyone else didn't want to steal the spotlight from the vast collection of art.

In between champagne refills, supporters Lael Brodsky, Jennifer and John Eagle, Murray Woodall, Jason Willford, Laura Noble, Dogan Perese, Capera Ryan, Ginger Price, Lee Zollinger, and John Runyon rendezvoused in the walkways and marveled at the extraordinary works.

Think acrylic, oil, photography, mixed media, silicone, clay, bronze and more. We're still thinking about the resin Hermés pill tabs by Design Obtain Cherish and the mixed-media paintings by Korean artist Shin Heung-Woo.

After purchasing vibrant pieces — and imagining where to place them — guests celebrated their pricey purchases by mingling with fellow buyers in the Ruinart champagne lounges.

Thanks to Dallas Art Fair co-founders Chris Byrne and John Sughrue, and a large host committee of more than 100, the preview gala raised funds for the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Contemporary and Nasher Sculpture Center.

As a token of gratitude, we'll be sending them our credit card bill — sealed with a kiss.

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Game of Thrones news

60 iconic Game of Thrones costumes come to Dallas-Fort Worth museum

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Winter is coming to Arlington in October: "Game of Thrones: The Exhibition," featuring original costumes, props, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the groundbreaking HBO series, will make its worldwide debut at the Arlington Museum of Art on October 4.

Curated for the Arlington museum in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) and the Game of Thrones production archives team, the exhibition will showcase more than 60 costumes from all eight seasons of the show, including Daenerys Targaryen’s regal dragon-scale gowns and Jon Snow’s battle-worn Night’s Watch gear.

They'll be accompanied by behind-the-scenes insights, images, and design sketches that show the craftsmanship and historical influences behind the looks.

"The collection highlights the vision and detail of the show’s award-winning costume designer and the hundreds of talented production designers, set builders, and other specialty artisans," says a release. "'Game of Thrones: The Exhibition' transports visitors into the heart of the realm, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the artistry, craftsmanship, and storytelling that brought the epic series to life."

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The costumes and props offer an opportunity for GOT fans who've been missing the series since it ended in 2019 to relive the adventure of the Westeros.

Game of Thrones was a fantasy drama series that followed a war of succession among competing noble families for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and other threats to their kingdoms. It aired on HBO for eight seasons, from April 2011 to May 2019, earning critical acclaim and worldwide fandom. The series is now available to stream on HBO Max.

“This exhibition is more than a tribute to the world of Game of Thrones, it’s a celebration of the fandom that kept the story alive,” says AMA director of exhibitions Kendall Quirk in the release. “There are so many talented artists who brought the series to life through sets, graphic design, and costumes and we’re so thrilled to celebrate their work.”

The exhibit is suitable for all ages, and content will appeal to both devoted fans and newcomers to the series, she adds.

"Game of Thrones: The Exhibition" will run October 4, 2025-April 5, 2026. Tickets ($25) will go on sale August 1 on the Arlington Museum of Art website. Advance reservations are recommended.

The Arlington Museum of Art is on a roll with exhibitions that tap into recent pop culture zeitgeist. The museum just completed a display of costumes and jewels from Disney films, as well as costumes from the 2024 blockbuster movie Wicked, and never-before-seen photos of Britain's late Princess Diana.

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