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C elebrated artist Gray Malin has unveiled a new multi-photo series — a whimsical salute to the legendary Neiman Marcus flagship store in downtown Dallas. The 12 images were shot in Malin's famously droll aesthetic, with Texas longhorns window-shopping and poised at the store's entrance. Inside, dogs wait for elevators, ride escalators with shopping bags, and dine on popovers and strawberry butter at The Zodiac. A Dallas native, Malin interned at the flagship store during high school, developing a strong connection to the brand, which has carried his Gray Malin art, iPhone cases, cocktail kits, trays, and other pieces. In 2017, the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gift List included A Private Flight & Photo Session with Gray Malin. He gained public attention in 2009 with his Prada Marfa series, created in collaboration with the local township in Marfa. "Growing up in Dallas, Neiman Marcus was more than just a high-end department store; it was a cultural touchstone for the entire city," Malin writes on his website's blog. "This shoot, with its nod to Texas heritage (a majestic longhorn window shopping!), is my way of honoring Neiman Marcus as both a cultural institution and a deeply personal symbol." A cornerstone of downtown since opening in 1914, the iconic store faces an uncertain future. After more than a century on the corner of Main and Ervay Streets, the historic NM building had been slated to close at the end of March but will now remain open at least through the 2025 holiday season. Gray Malin at Neiman Marcus photography, prints $359 (unframed) – $4,984 (oversized, framed), at graymalin.com. From top, all works by Gray Malin: The Elevators, Neiman Marcus, Downtown Dallas, 2025. The Arrival, Neiman Marcus, Downtown Dallas, 2025. Escalator Ride, Neiman Marcus, Downtown Dallas, 2025. Gray Malin's Witty Tribute to an Icon ALL IMAGES COURTESY GRAY MALIN AND NEIMAN MARCUS © GRAY MALIN By Rebecca Sherman OBSESSIONS. DECORATION. SALIENT FACTS. 36