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ADAM GREEN, founder Adam Green Art Advisory, on why Dallas merits two fairs, why collecting from them is de rigueur, and which artists he's steering his clients to. Dallas has become one of the country's most serious and influential collecting communities. That long-term evolution is especially evident in today's art market climate. As the art market has softened, galleries have become more selective about the fairs they participate in, concentrating on cities where sustained collecting activity, strong institutions, and enduring relationships justify the investment. In that context, the fact that leading galleries Khalif Tahir Thompson, Diner Scene, 2025, at Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery An art advisor, collecting couple, and auction-house expert all weigh in on what to ponder at Dallas Art Fair. Dallas Art Fair 18 Year continue to choose Dallas each spring is meaningful. It reflects their confidence in our community's seriousness and willingness to engage and support. The city's ability to sustain both the Dallas Art Fair and the Dallas Invitational speaks directly to the depth of our collector base. Showing up, spending time with galleries, and supporting their programs will ensure both fairs in Dallas remain strong and continue to grow in the years ahead. Below are a few of my personal highlights for this year's Dallas Art Fair. Freya Douglas-Morris at Alexander Berggruen: Douglas-Morris' beautiful, dreamlike landscapes are drawn from memory and imagination rather than specific places. The Dallas Art Fair Foundation acquired one of her paintings for the Dallas Museum of Art from the fair in 2023. Genesis Belanger at Perrotin: Belanger creates playful wall-based mosaic reliefs that combine stylized flowers with gridded tile structures. The works are constructed in pigmented clay, linking them directly to her sculptural practice. Sky Glabush at Philip Martin Gallery: Glabush paints large-scale landscapes built from dense layers of paint and sand, depicting forests, lakes, and skies. His textured surfaces give these scenes a powerful physical presence. (Continued) 75