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Peter Halley’s Cell Grids at the Dallas Contemporary explores a unique series of paintings he created from 2015 to the present. Marking his first Texas exhibition in over 15 years, the presentation highlights these works, which feature brightly colored rectilinear cells arranged into large-scale syncopated grids. The collection of 18 paintings, on display through February 13, treads a subtle line between purist modernist abstraction and postmodern referentiality, creating yet another level of tension and

ambiguity. dallascontemporary.org

Dallas Museum of Art and Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum jointly present the first exhibition dedicated to Vincent van Gogh’s important olive grove series. On view at the DMA through February 6, Van Gogh and the Olive Groves highlights the post-impressionist’s experimentation with the subject and new discoveries about his techniques, materials and expressive powers of color, line and form as seen across the 15 paintings in the series. dma.org

On view at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth from October 17 through February 6, Turner’s Modern World showcases the paintings of J.M.W. Turner, the English romantic painter. Organized by Tate Britain, the exhibition highlights Turner’s vivid and dramatic oils and watercolors and showcases his skillful

brushwork. kimbellart.org

Peter Halley’s “The Choice” (2016) Ê FOR MORE DALLAS, VISIT DUJOUR.COM /CITIES

The product wall at Skin Pharm

A NEW SKINSATION Now open between Uptown and Oak Lawn from Southern entrepreneur Maegan Griffin, Skin Pharm specializes in cosmetic dermatology. Griffin, a nurse practitioner, founded the brand in 2017 to create a clinic environment and product line that she couldn’t find as a patient herself. Offering injectables like Botox and fillers alongside BBL photofacials and machine treatments like microneedling, Skin Pharm’s third location (the first two are in Nashville and Atlanta) is sure to have something for

everyone. skinpharm.com

Vincent van Gogh’s “The Olive Trees” (1889)

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RH Dallas, The Gallery on Knox Street opens as the first Design Gallery in Texas with an integrated hospitality experience. Spanning three levels and marked by natural light, lush greenery and a colossal wall of cascading water, the 70,000-square-foot transparent structure showcases the brand’s complete collection of home furnishings from floor coverings to furniture from the brand’s RH Interiors, Modern and Outdoor lines. “RH Dallas represents our ongoing quest to revolutionize physical retailing with architecturally inspiring spaces that blur the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality,” says Gary Friedman, RH’s chairman and CEO. “The Gallery on Knox Street is a reflection of human design, a study of balance, symmetry and perfect

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Kessaku, Dallas’ newest sushi lounge, serves up fresh fish and seafood in an intimate atmosphere on the 50th floor of The National skyscraper downtown. The menu, crafted by chefs Danny Grant and Hari Chan, highlights a variety of simple yet elegant nigiri, sashimi and rolls featuring globally sourced fish. Choose from a large selection of distinctive Japanese sakes and whiskeys while enjoying breathtaking views

of the city skyline. kessakurestaurants.com

Deep Ellum’s Elm & Good, located at the Kimpton Pittman Hotel, offers upscale American farmhouse fare in a modern tavern-like setting brimming with Western charm. Graham Dodds, local chef and native Texan, leads the kitchen with wood-fired meats and vegetables grilled to perfection. Menu favorites include hushpuppies, grilled pork riblets, blackened redfish and barbequed carrots. Patrons can try inventive libations such as the Pittman Paloma or choose from a carefully curated selection of wines and regional brews to sip at the bustling bar. elmandgood.com All-day coffee spot Caffè Lavazza completes Eataly Dallas, the Italian marketplace located on NorthPark Center’s first floor. A tribute to Italy’s art, cuisine and history, the new café,

FROM TOP: Sashimi at Kessaku; Caffè Lavazza at Eataly; kohlrabi caesar at Meridian proportions. We subscribe to the principles of Vitruvius, that ‘beauty is produced by the pleasing appearance and good taste of the whole.’” At the glass-encased rooftop restaurant, patrons can savor American classics in a greenhouse-like venue or venture outdoors to relax among lounge spaces featuring classical European landscaping and fountains. Its wine bar offers wine and Champagne selections from around the globe, in addition to options from some of Napa Valley’s most renowned small vintners. rh.com The latest addition to new shopping destination Legacy West is Tiffany & Co., with a 2,500-square-foot store honoring the FROM TOP: RH Interiors American brand’s rich Collections at heritage. Featuring a RH Dallas, The Gallery on Knox Street; Tiffany & Co. glass façade and plenty of natural light, the at Legacy West display cases radiate with diamonds and the house’s latest coveted jewelry designs, including Tiffany T1, worn by Tiffany’s latest global ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy, Eileen Gu and Tracee Ellis Ross, and Tiffany HardWear, a collection inspired by the edge and energy of New York

City. tiffany.com

accented with sleek marble and wood details, features a full coffee bar. Visitors can opt for a breakfast pastry to pair with coffee or artisanal paninis and traditional finger sandwiches served alongside wine in the afternoon. eataly.com Nestled in The Village among majestic oak trees, Meridian boasts a menu of modern Brazilian dishes from seasoned chef Junior Borges. Featuring an open kitchen, wood-fired hearth and an outdoor patio, the breezy, pavilion-style restaurant honors Brazil’s multicultural cuisine using fresh ingredients. The menu boasts specialties including tapioca cheese fritters, blue prawn moqueca (a Brazilian seafood stew), 60-day aged Wagyu ribeye and yucca and coconut cake.

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