Events
Exhibition
03/29/2026 - 09/06/2026
Dallas, TX
Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork

Time and Location
March 29 – September 6
Chilton II Gallery, Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas, TX)
About
Marvel at the artistry and beauty of Japan’s metalworking tradition across five centuries in Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork. Through more than 90 works of art drawn from the DMA’s significant holdings and other leading collections, including The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection, Dallas, Samurai to the Imperial Court celebrates the technical mastery, innovative spirit, and aesthetic brilliance of Japanese metal artists.
From samurai arms and armor to imperial court commissions, from luminous enameled vessels to sculptures of fantastical animals and figures, this exhibition showcases a dazzling array of objects shaped by centuries of imagination and craftsmanship.
For more information, visit: Dallas Museum of Art
This event is supported through the JFNY Grant for Arts and Culture.