Opening Reception for Garden Party

Hunt Slonem's solo exhibition opens in Houston and Dallas

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Laura Rathe Fine Art is presenting a solo exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem titled "Garden Party" across their gallery locations in Houston and Dallas. The exhibition celebrates Slonem's love of nature, color, and expressive repetition through paintings and sculptural works that reflect his fascination with flora and fauna. In addition, Slonem's "Huntopia" garden exhibition is also opening at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, featuring monumental sculptures and glass installations.

Why it matters

Hunt Slonem is a renowned neo-expressionist artist known for his iconic imagery of birds, bunnies, butterflies, and flora. This exhibition underscores Slonem's place among the most beloved contemporary painters and reaffirms Laura Rathe Fine Art's commitment to presenting ambitious, museum-quality exhibitions in Texas.

The details

The "Garden Party" exhibition will first open in Houston at the River Oaks District on March 19th, followed by the Dallas location in the Dallas Design District on March 21st. The exhibition features Slonem's paintings and sculptural works that reflect his deep-rooted fascination with the natural world. Slonem's "Huntopia" garden exhibition, featuring his monumental sculptures and glass installations, will also open at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in mid-April.

  • The "Garden Party" exhibition opens in Houston on March 19, 2026.
  • The "Garden Party" exhibition opens in Dallas on March 21, 2026.
  • The "Huntopia" garden exhibition opens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in mid-April 2026.

The players

Hunt Slonem

A renowned neo-expressionist artist known for his iconic imagery of birds, bunnies, butterflies, and flora.

Laura Rathe Fine Art

A gallery that is presenting the "Garden Party" solo exhibition by Hunt Slonem across their locations in Houston and Dallas.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The location where Hunt Slonem's "Huntopia" garden exhibition featuring his monumental sculptures and glass installations will open in mid-April 2026.

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The takeaway

This exhibition showcases Hunt Slonem's enduring love of nature and his unique neo-expressionist style, cementing his status as one of the most beloved contemporary painters. The dual exhibitions in Houston, Dallas, and the Dallas Arboretum highlight the breadth of Slonem's artistic vision and Laura Rathe Fine Art's commitment to presenting ambitious, museum-quality shows in Texas.