Unique art installations in Dallas

Art pieces that highlight Dallas community and culture

Dallas Pegasus sitting on top of the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Dallas, glowing red in the night

The Dallas Pegasus is an iconic art piece that sparks memories of the city’s legacy.

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Dallas has so much to offer, especially in the area of art.

Several murals and art installations speak to the true unique character of the neighborhoods around the metroplex. Here are a few to keep on your radar.

The Pegasus

The Pegasus in Dallas is one of the most familiar, legacy icons in Dallas history. The top of the Magnolia Hotel became the original home of the Pegasus 1934. But, due to weather and aging, the original Pegasus was taken down, restored, and placed in front of the Omni in downtown Dallas.

A second Pegasus was made for the top of the Magnolia building, marking Dallas as more than just a “one-horse town.”

A large robot-like structure known as Traveling Man in Deep Ellum towers of the street with downtown Dallas in the background

Traveling Man can be seen along Good Latimer Expy in Dallas with downtown Dallas in the background.

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The Traveling Man of Deep Ellum

The now iconic “Traveling Man” stands tall above the Deep Ellum neighborhood. The artist who created these robotic murals is Brad Oldham. If you keep looking around the area, there’s more than one of these sculptures, but the most popular version is standing next to the DART rail line with one arm pointing towards downtown and the other holding a bird.

The statue has also gotten some costumes over the years. During the Mavs finals, he was dressed in Mavs gear. During the pandemic, he wore a mask.

A giant eyeball in downtown Dallas is a strange art piece located inside the Dallas Main Street District

The giant eyeball in downtown Dallas is located in the Main Street District.

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Giant Eyeball

Talk about eye-catching. The Giant Eyeball has a home in the Main Street District and has remained a visitor attraction since 2013. The 30-ft fiberglass sculpture was made by Tony Tasset in 2007. Word has it that the eyeball and the park were the site of the city’s first skyscraper in 1909.

A red panda bear eating a bamboo welcomes guests to the east quarter neighborhood

A red panda bear welcomes guests and visitors to the developing neighborhood known as East Quarter

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Red Panda Bear

The East Quarter neighborhood is striving to be bear-ly missed with its growing tech businesses, luxury living, and cafe-style eateries. The Red Panda Bear — which was designed by artist Richard Orlinski — is a sign that you’ve reached this rising star of a neighborhood.

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