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The Mourners offer vantage point into month-long ‘Art in October’

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Photo Courtesy of Dijon Must’Art
One of 40 tomb sculptures now on display at the Dallas Museum of Art.

One of 40 tomb sculptures now on display at the Dallas Museum of Art. (Photo Courtesy of Dijon Must’Art)

When an exhibit travels away from its permanent collection, it is displayed in a new context. The Dallas Museum of Art’s newest visitors, “The Mourners,” arrived from Dallas’ sister city, Dijon, France this week.

Displaced  from their home at the Musee des Beux Arts, these statues have taken on a whole new life.

This collection of 40 medieval tomb sculptures from the Court of Burgundy made their first trip to the United States, while the museum in Dijon is undergoes renovation.

These statues were carved by Jean de la Huerta and Antoine le Moiturier, commissioned for the tomb of the second duke of Burgundy.

With the help of the French Regional American Museum Exchange, these pristine alabaster statues are making their way through seven American cities.

Dallas has contributed a lot of educational components, including a 3D-view of “The Mourners” on the DMA’s website.

Dallas and Dijon are international sister cities, and this special relationship adds to the significance of “The Mourners” stay in Dallas.  The occasion is being marked by a week-long event called, “Dijon Must’Art.”

During the event, top Michelin chefs will be showing off Dijon food, with special events taking place all over the city. Beginning today, French fries will be featured at the State Fair of Texas.

The mayors of both cities spoke about the similarities between Dijon and Dallas at a press conference Wednesday. They agreed that both cities shared a deep love for the arts and of food.

“This is a renewal of the twinning between our two cities, based on a love of gastronomy and art,” Dr. Francois-Andre Allaert, deputy mayor of Dijon, said. “This is the new twinning of the museum of art of Dallas and the Musee de Beaux-Arts of Dijon.”

Although mustard might be the first food that comes to mind, there is so much more on the menu this week.

It seems to be no mistake that this exhibit accompanied by this mouth-watering event has arrived in October, the entire month of which will be dedicated to the arts in  the Dallas Arts District.

If you’re curious to see what Dijon has to offer, apart from the mustard or you are ready to celebrate the arts in Dallas, make your way to the Arts District on Saturday, as the all-day kick-off event is sure to  be a cultured block party.

For more information about “Art in October,” visit www.thedallasartsdistrict.org.

For more about this once-in–a-lifetime exhibit, visit dm-art.org.

 

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