Giant Eyeball

Tourist attraction · Downtown

Giant Eyeball

Tourist attraction · Downtown

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1601 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

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Gigantic realistic eyeball sculpture in a fenced downtown garden  

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1601 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA Get directions

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Art and Culture in Dallas-Fort Worth

"If you take a stroll along Main Street in Downtown Dallas and get the sneaking suspicion that you’re being watched — you’re not wrong. Since the neighboring Joule Hotel installed the art piece in the summer of 2013, Dallas’ “Giant Eyeball” has been watching over its downtown residents and visitors while the city continues to transform around it. This 30-foot-tall sculpture created by multimedia artist Tony Tasset is a social media post waiting to happen. However, unlike some works of art, the eye is not symbolic of anything. Tasset insists the sculpture is simply “cool,” but ultimately meaningless. Kimbell Art Museum – The Kimbell Art Museum is Fort Worth’s equivalent of the DMA. And like the DMA, it’s impressive and the entrance is always free unless you plan to see special exhibits, which will run you about $15. Located off West Seventh Street, the Kimbell has works from some of history’s most-acclaimed artists, such as Monet and Picasso. It is even home to what is believed to be Michelangelo’s first known painting. Comprised of two buildings, the Kimbell is flooded with light and is considered a beautiful example for modern architecture. If you’d like to explore the art or architecture in more depth, the Kimbell does provide guided tours by appointment." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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30 Places to Go Deep in the Art of Texas

"Outside of the swanky Joule Hotel in downtown Dallas, you can’t help but notice a three-story gleaming orb resting in their lush garden off Main Street: an enormous, hyper-realistic eyeball, streaky red veins and all. The piece is called simply Eye, and was created by artist Tony Tasset in 2007 as part of a temporary display in Chicago. It stands (rolls?) 30 feet tall, and is modeled after Tasset’s own baby blues. Made of fiberglass, it was fabricated by a company best known for creating giant, kitschy roadside attractions—not unlike the kind you’d see here, here and here. The big eyeball spent a few years in storage, made a brief appearance in St. Louis, and was finally brought to Texas in 2013. It was purchased by the hotel as part of their expansive art collection, and to anchor their downtown location and its sculpture garden.  Tasset denies any deep symbolism behind the work, stating in an interview with the website Co. Design that he “just wanted to make something awesome.” As startled passersby generally agree, he succeeded. Update as of October 2020: The sculpture is currently closed indefinitely." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Jatin Joshi

Google
Giant Eyeball in the heart of Dallas Downtown. Accessible via DART train as well. Stopover, at St. Paul station and it’s at walkable distance. If coming by own car, street parking is only a good way to park. Many restaurants nearby to drink and dine. Property is locked so you can click pictures from a distance only. No tickets.

Pamella T

Google
The Giant Eye in downtown Dallas is fun to spot and makes for some cool photos. However, it can be a bit disappointing since the area is private and fenced, so you can only view it from a distance. Worth checking out if you’re nearby, but not worth a special trip on its own.

Anne Margaret White

Google
What a quirky, fun find in downtown Dallas. I was a little disappointed to find it was on private property and was gated and posted. You can still get a pretty good pic out front and see it from all angles as you walk around the private terrace. Wish the QR code worked. I'd love to know more about it. Amazing detail!

Ainsleigh Sills

Google
Parking is difficult. The eyeball is fenced off. It was still fun to go see. And walk around to see other attractions. And if you are hungry there are restaurants in walking distance or coffee shop.

Brandon Hartpence (Anarka Akaza)

Google
Last time I was in Dallas, I saw this cool lookin eye ball while downtown and I just had to stop! An oddity for sure, but still awesome! This lot used to be home to Dallas’s first tallest skyscraper - the Prateorian Building (1909). The park and eyeball are beautifully maintained and a nice feature of Dallas overall.

Venita Nance

Google
The Giant Eyeball is definitely an eye-catching display (pun intended) and the surrounding lawn is very well maintained. However, I was a bit disappointed that it isn’t accessible up close. It’s only viewable from outside the gated area. Worth a quick stop for photos, but I wish there was a way to experience it more directly.

Fadi salam

Google
The giant eyeball is a stunning sight—truly mesmerizing to behold! However, parking can be tricky, as spots aren't always readily available. I’d recommend driving around until you find an open space. The park surrounding the eyeball is currently off-limits, so visitors can't go inside to take pictures. Instead, photos must be taken from the gates encircling the installation. Despite this restriction, it’s still worth a visit!

Robert R

Google
It was cool. You can’t really get close to it because there is a fence like 50 yards out. But still cool, more realistic in person than the pics would have you think.