Octavio Medellín (1907-1999) was an influential Mexican American artist and teacher whose work helped shape the Texas art scene for seven decades. The DMA is proud to present Octavio Medellín: Spirit and Form, the first-ever museum retrospective for the noted sculptor. The exhibition includes approximately 80 works, exploring the evolution of Medellín’s sculptural practice, his public art commissions, and his legacy as a beloved and respected teacher. During the more than 40 years he lived and worked in the Dallas area, Medellín influenced generations of students as an instructor at the school of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts and as founder of the Creative Arts Center.

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Focus Installation
Admission is FREE.

MEDELLÍN AROUND THE METROPLEX 
Explore an interactive map highlighting the life and work of artist Octavio Medellín, inspired by the exhibition Octavio Medellín: Spirit and Form. Discover the sites in North Texas that played a role in his career, and dive deeper into the history behind each work! EXPLORE