Posted August 3, 2010 by

Red Bull Art of Can Exhibit comes to Dallas until August 22nd

Red Bull is a forward thinking company that never ceases to amaze me with their innovative marketing techniques and off-the-wall ideas. I have always loved the “Red Bull Gives You Wings!!!” ads that aired back a couple of years ago, and I am most recently intrigued with the Red Bull Art of Can art exhibit that will be in Dallas until August 22nd at the Galleria.

Red Bull has been hosting these international design contests since 1997, and the rules for entry are very simple:
All artwork must be inspired by Red Bull or incorporate the aluminum can.

Print, digital, sculptural, paint, and any other type of art medium can be entered into the contest. Selected pieces travel around the world at exhibits such as this one that is currently in Dallas. The blue and silver Red Bull cans have captured the imagination of thousands of artists worldwide. They have inspired works of art representing the fuel and energy they provide. Works from past exhibits include a powerful bull kicking a china cabinet; a giant Texas sized cowboy boot; a spectacular dragon sculpture soaring above clouds; a glowing six-foot-tall beehive complete with a colony of swarming bees, an interactive computer program that generates “canned” digital sculptures; a glittering, floor-length ballroom gown; and portrait of President Barack Obama himself. That’s just to name a few.

The exhibit is in a specially designed space at the Galleria Mall in Dallas. It is open Monday-Saturday from 10AM-9PM and on Sunday from 11AM-7PM. The exhibit will be open until August 22nd! Check out Red Bull Art of Can for more info.