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Natural MARK KNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY The average person accidentally eats 430 bugs each year of his or her life, according to the city's newest cultural coup. While that fact may be a little hard to swallow, it's The Perot Museum of Nature and Science that causes most to gasp. Instead of creating a structure designed to merely house exhibits, Thom Mayne (2005 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate) and his California-based firm Morphosis Architects worked in tandem with Dallasbased landscape architects Talley Associates to create something alive and kinetic. Described as a floating cube with an undulating roofscape and landscaped base, the Leap Frog Forest 180,000-square-foot museum boasts five floors, 11 permanent exhibits, a 3-D theater, an iconic escalator and enough environmental integrity to make it a sustainable standout — it is one of only a handful of buildings in the U.S. to qualify for three green certifications: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Green Globes and Sustainable Sites Initiative. Every angle was thoughtfully conceived to convey a sense of connectivity, blurring the building's boundaries so that elements such as the "living" roof, cars passing on the freeway, the Dallas skyline and a 35-foot dinosaur can all be seen from the main lobby alone. You (and/or the kids) can shake, rattle and hopefully not roll atop an earthquake simulator; compare a slew of sports skills against those of pro athletes; and nosh on gourmet edibles at The Café, operated by Wolfgang Puck's Restaurant Associates. Named in honor of Margot and Ross Perot (thanks to a substantial gift from their five children), the $185 million museum came to life with the help of many talented individuals, including some of Texas' most prominent philanthropic foundations (think Hoglund, Moody, Hunt, Hill and T. Boone Pickens) — it's also remarkable to note that this project was built without public funding or debt. When asked to reflect on his vision, Mayne said, "I resist the urge to tell people what it's about because we hope it leads to many conversations and perspectives. It was designed to engage. I suppose you could say it's a The Plaza at night cultural artifact." We suggest you make tracks and explore it yourself. 2201 N. Field St, 214.428.5555; perotmuseum.org. Donna Scoggins COLLECTOR'S CONVERSATION The Need for Speed Nathalie Karg, founder and owner of New York-based Cumulus Studios, fields questions from Jeremy Strick, director of Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas. Why are you exhibiting at the Dallas Art Fair 2013? What other fairs do you do as an exhibitor? How does the Dallas Art Fair stand out? Jeremy Strick Cumulus Studios has done a few art fairs since its inception (NADA Miami and New York, Armory, Design Miami/Basel). We are always exhibiting at the NADA art fair in Miami; we usually want to show our collections in strong, dynamic and serious venues. NADA has grown to become a substantial and internationally recognized fair. We think that Dallas is also a very young and dynamic venue, supported by major benefactors to the art world in general. Dallas has a strong coalition of collectors and museums. It is a perfect location for us, as many houses have outdoor spaces. Cumulus stands out as a different kind of gallery and we are always looking for fairs that would showcase our particularities. For the rest of the conversation, peruse papercitymag.com. DALLAS ART FAIR: APRIL 12 – 14, 2013; PREVIEW GALA APRIL 11, 2013 WWW.DALLASARTFAIR.COM JESSICA CRAIG-MARTIN Describe Cumulus Studios, and your mission, which merges art, design and nature. Cumulus Studios is a fairly young company that invites contemporary artists of our choice to create a functional object for the outdoors. Cumulus Studios is a company unique in its genre. It is the only company that produces objects that are not only functional but also fabricated to withstand weather conditions. The mission is to be able to not only enjoy art as a collector but Nathalie Karg also to be able to bring your favorite artists outdoors (or in) and live with these objects by using them. We are often invited by art galleries to mount exhibitions, that either incorporate Cumulus' designs, or one-man shows of Cumulus' latest collection. Remember the rush for the Missoni collection that brought a certain website to its cyberknees? Both Neiman Marcus and Target have taken great pains to avoid a similar fate with their holiday gift collaboration, but we still recommend a shopping reconnaissance mission closer to the December 1 launch date rather than, Alice + Olivia say, Christmas Eve. Scooping up your picks amongst these 50-odd treasures may ultimately require strategy, stamina or a pre-existing relationship with an NM sales associate. But if there was ever a reason to brave the madding crowds, it's this: a floral-print bike from Alice + Olivia, Tracy Reese's sequined blouse, a Derek Lam skateboard, Brian Atwood's studded gloves, Rodarte's wrapping paper, an Oscar de la Renta tote and a Thom Browne blazer at prices ranging from $8 to $500. At Neiman Marcus and Derek Lam Target. Amy Adams Lela Rose Restaurant Buzz DALLAS ART FAIR brought to byto by you brought you KIMBELL ART MUSEUM, SUCCESSION H. MATISSE, PARIS / ARTIST RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NY It's Only Restaurateur Russell Hayward brews java by day and pours wine at night at the Design District's newest hot spot, Ascension Coffee at 1621 Oak Lawn ... Nothing says lovin' like something from Village Baking Co.'s ovens. The new storefront on University Boulevard is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday … Leave your holiday meals to the chefs at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, now taking reservations for Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch and New Year's Eve … Encourage your children's creativity — and your own — via gingerbread classes offered for adults and kids at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Reserve your spot at 214.871.3260 … Wolfgang Puck's Five Sixty now serves Saturday brunch 11 am to 3 pm. Sip a Texan Mary (beef jerky, black pepper-celery salt) while enjoying the view ... There's a new top dawg in Lakewood. His tags read Jerry's WoodFired Dogs, and he's bringing his infamous Cleveland Dog (sauerkraut, Cleveland Stadium mustard, celery salt and white onions) to your table … Check out Nick & Sam's Grill's new Park Cities location at 8111 Preston Road … Bowl & Barrel breaks ground in The Shops at Park Lane as the first bowling boutique catering to foodies. Chef Sharon Hage has created upscale tavern-style bites such as fresh oysters with malt vinegar mignonette and house-made crackers … Stay in the game at Mockingbird Station's only full-service and sports bar, Mockingbird Taproom … Ruthie's Rolling Creperie has hit the streets with sweet treats such as Connie's Simply Cinnamon and Caramel Candy Apple ... Private Social celebrates one year with a revamped menu created by chef Tiffany Derry and barman Rocco Milano. We can't wait to try the sweet and spicy pickled cucumbers … The newly opened Bread Winners Café & Bakery and Seasons 52 are ready to revive holiday shoppers at NorthPark Center … Morton's The Steakhouse has completed its modern makeover with a fresh interior and updated menu … Del Frisco's Grille executive chef Aaron Henschen introduces new offerings that include locally sourced ingredients, meats and cheeses from Snider Plaza's Kuby's Sausage House. Lacy Ball DECEMBER | PAGE 6 | 2012 MARK KNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY A New Piano Under the Tree: This time next year, you should be reading here about the architectural angles and compelling green roof of the Kimbell Art Museum's expansion, designed by Renzo Piano and set to complete late 2013. Besides Texas art audiences, the entire world will be watching as one of the jewels of the museum world gets an addition. Meanwhile, bask in the marvels of the Kimbell's mythic collection celebrated in Henri Matisse's L'Asie (Asia), 1946, a 40th anniversary show that is as good as it at Kimbell Art Museum gets. Make tracks to revel in fabled works, from Caravaggio's Cardsharps to a fabulous Matisse and Michelangelo's very first painting, plus some under-known non-Western treasures (through December 30) … Speaking of architecture, the Arlington Museum of Art mounts one of the most extraordinary exhibitions in its history with "Frank Lloyd Wright's Samara: A MidH.J. Bott's Century Dream Home." Highlighting architectural Free Zones, fragments, original furniture, archival photos and 2012, at Kirk tantalizing documents about the creation of this unique Hopper Fine Art Usonian home (Samara house, the John E. Christian House, 1954 – 1956, West Lafayette, Indiana), the show is organized by Scott W. Perkins, curator at the Wright- designed Price Tower Arts Center, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. We'll be bringing you more details in our January Art + House issue (December 1 – February 17). Bodega or Bust: After the Kimbell's classicism, venture to Deep Ellum for The Public Trust's cool little bodega of collectible and extremely affordable art offerings curated by aerosol types, the Dallas collective Sour Grapes (opening December 15 with a big bang of a party, through January 12; peruse our gift guide for some idea of the Bodega's under $100 offerings) … While you are in Deep Ellum, drop by Kirk Hopper Fine Art for the ultimate obsessive of the Texas firmament, H.J. Bott, whose latest pinstriped canvases are utterly wild, over-the-top and the best of his more than half-century career (through December 15). At the McKinney Avenue Contemporary, we never miss the Blue Yule, a heck of a fête featuring some very wonderful artistcreated ornaments (December 1, tickets the-mac.org). Catherine D. Anspon Exterior construction JASON JANIK Art Notes