join us for the opening of a preservation method, the first solo us museum exhibition by the paris-based, south african artist bianca bondi, organized by dallas contemporary associate curator emily edwards.

bianca bondi's immersive, multi-sensory installation is based on bondi’s research into the highway beautification act of 1965, passed by texan president lyndon b johnson and inspired by his wife, lady bird johnson, and her passion for the environment.

the act was intended to preserve the native plants and wildlife already under risk by the building of highway infrastructure. since its passing, open-space advocates and commercial companies have battled over the continued placement of thousands of billboards along texas roads.

as homage to the highway beautification act, bondi will construct a billboard in the gallery, displaying its carcass as a relic amongst flora and fauna inspired by the texas terrain, presenting a monumental artificial landscape representing the struggle between the natural and commercial world, compelling visitors to revisit forgotten legislation in order to recenter highly-attainable goals within political discourse.

+ the following day on saturday, 18 november for an artist + curator talk. register for free here.