The Alchemy of Research-Creation

DABF PROGRAMMING

The Alchemy of Research-Creation

Sunday, 22 March 2026

1:00–2:00 PM

Free admission, 161 Glass St.

Join us for an interactive presentation of the new book The Alchemy of Research-Creation: On Pataphysical Experimentation, Dark Infrastructures, and Antifascist Studio Practices by Dr. Tyson E. Lewis and Peter Hyland. Dr. Lewis will give a short presentation on the connections between ancient alchemy and contemporary practices at the intersection of art and science before leading a collective experiment that will bring the book to life, transforming the museum space into an alchemical studio. The activity will involve both creative writing and drawing with an alchemical kit provided by the facilitators.

Taking place March 21–22, 2026, DABF is free to the public and brings together regional, national, and international artists, presses, publishers, galleries, and bookstores for an immersive celebration of print culture.
Dallas Art Book Fair ‘26 is supported by the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. In collaboration with MCGS, Soft Spots Riso and Zeke's Projects.

MUSEUM POLICIES

- No food or drink, please | No se permite comida ni bebida

- Photography permitted, but no flash | Solo fotografía sin flash

- Please refrain from touching the art | No tocar el arte

- This is a weapon-free zone | Zona libre de armas

With this registered admission, I give permission for Dallas Contemporary to use my photograph and other media, such as film and quotations, on Dallas Contemporary promotional material and publications, for which it may be suitable.

Thanks to the support of the Eugene McDermott Foundation, Dallas Contemporary will continue to offer free admission through 2026. Dallas Contemporary is also supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

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