Just a little glimpse of what was a night of my dreams—the opening of my first curated exhibition, “South America/American South” last Thursday night on April 16. A presentation honoring mine and the artist’s shown Brazilian (and Texas!) heritage/roots. A very special day because of this show, but also on what would have been my Dad’s 70th birthday. We laughed, we cried, we celebrated.
Thank you to the incredible artists: Matheus, Daniela (who couldn’t be there and was so missed!), Natália, and Victor—whose works captivated us and transported us to Brazil. To Peeler, for believing in me and for making this possible in his beautiful gallery. And to my Mom, Sandra, who drove from Shreveport and who I owe my Carioca lineage to. Thank you to all who came to support us. It truly means the world.
Photos by the ever so talented Evie Marie Bishop (@evie_marie )
Today was the final day of the exhibition “South America/American South” independently curated by Kelly M. Ward featuring art by Matheus DiSequeira, Daniela Flint, Natália Mott, and Victor Vasconcelos. The gallery and curator would like to thank everyone who visited the space to experience this unique showcase of Brazilian art in DFW.
Photos by Evie Marie Bishop
This week, we visit The Kimbell Art Museum and our interviewer Kelly M. Ward speaks with curator George Shackelford about the exhibition, The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem. The exhibition is on view through June 28, 2026.
Art This Week-Episode 415-Posted April 14, 2026
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https://youtu.be/IFWQDIBapOg
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On view and for sale now—paintings, sculptures, and photographs as part of the exhibition “South America/American South.” Plan your visit to explore works by Brazilian artists at J. Peeler Howell Fine Art in Fort Worth.
Installation is underway for “South America/American South,” an exhibition of artworks by four artists of Brazilian descent with ties to the DFW metroplex. Curated by Kelly M. Ward, this presentation features painting, sculpture, and photography by Matheus DeSiqueira, Daniela Flint, Nátalia Mott, and Victor Vasconcelos. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 16 from 6–8 pm for the opening reception where the artists, curator, and gallerist will be present and to get a taste of Brazilian culture in Fort Worth.
A compelling new exhibition curated by Kelly Ward, spotlights Brazilian artists.
“South America / American South”
📍 J. Peeler Howell Fine Art
3521 Locke Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX
📅 April 16 – May 16
🌟 Opening reception: Thursday, 4/16, 6 - 8PM
🎤 Artist Talk: Sunday, 4/19, 2-3PM
This exhibition brings together a dynamic group of Brazilian artists including Matheus DeSiqueira, Daniela Flint, Natália Mott, and Victor Vasconcelos. Through bold color, cultural storytelling, and layered perspectives, the exhibition explores identity, place, and connection across continents.
This show is a reminder that creativity knows no borders and that our city continues to grow as a destination for meaningful, global dialogue through art.
Don’t miss the opening reception and artist talk for a deeper look into the work and stories behind it.
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#fortworth #brazillianartists
French-American artist Jean Despujols (1886–1965) was born on this day in Bordeaux. I wrote my master’s thesis on the artist in 2021 and along with Dr. Dana Kress of Centenary College, I’m one of the main scholars and experts on the him. Although fairly unknown, his life was incredibly interesting and he died in my hometown of Shreveport. He was a talented painter, poet, philosopher, writer, and composer—a true renaissance man. Despite his ties to France and Louisiana, he is likely best known for his paintings, sketches, and watercolors from his two-year trip to French Indochina in 1936–1938. Over 350 artworks from that trip are housed at the Meadows Museum (@meadowsmuseum ) in Shreveport, Louisiana. Depicted here is a self-portrait from his journey in the lush countryside of Vietnam. If you’re interested in learning more, check out my thesis at the link in my bio.
Officially announcing my curatorial debut: “South America/American South,” on view next month, April 16–May 16, at J. Peeler Howell Fine Art in Fort Worth, Texas.
Curated by Brazilian-American art historian Kelly M. Ward, “South America/American South” is a thematic exhibition featuring painting, sculpture, and photography by Matheus DeSiqueira, Daniela Flint, Natália Mott, and Victor Vasconcelos—four artists of Brazilian descent with ties to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Themes of the exhibition are of cultural identity and duality, yearning and nostalgia (saudades), personal reflection, and aspects of how the idea of home, relocation, and belonging are explored and defined by the millennial artists and curator.
It would mean the world if you join us on my late father’s birthday, Thursday, April 16 from 6–8 pm for a lively, free opening reception with quintessential Brazilian drinks, bites, and vibes. To close the artful weekend in DFW, join us for an artist talk on Sunday, April 19 from 2–3 pm. Incredibly honored, grateful, and humbled to represent my heritage and showcase these talented artists at Peeler’s beautiful gallery.
Drove over to Dallas last night to see @artworkbymadelyn ’s stunning painting “Light Bearer” as part of “Mothering,” a thematic group exhibition on motherhood at @erincluleygallery .
I absolutely love Madelyn’s work and first stumbled upon her paintings at the @lsumoa in graduate school when I worked as a collections intern eight years ago. Little did I know I would be in the DFW metroplex with her at the same time years later! She is now based out of Seattle, WA but still represented by Erin Cluley Gallery. Maybe one day our paths will cross for me to finally express my admiration for her practice in person, but for now a solely devoted Instagram post will have to do❤️
