Art-Making Activity: Floral Fabric Batik
The beauty of spring is enhanced by the abundant blooms of flowers growing around our neighborhoods and in nature. Why not create a colorful textile garden for your own home… Read More
Object Lesson: The Garden Party by Toyin Ojih Odutola
“I am my own person, a land that I now wish to take back. Here, I will show you. Do not omit me or render me invisible…I am here, I… Read More
Object Lesson: Rose Trémières by Eugéne Atget
The rose trémière, or hollyhock, is a classic summer bloom with flowers arranged vertically on long stems. Eugéne Atget came across this hollyhock in a Paris, where he roamed the… Read More
NOMA Cares: Burton Clarke prepares face masks
Burton Clarke is NOMA’s Visitor Experience Team Coordinator. Joining legions of volunteers who have risen to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis, he has spent time off-duty alleviating the… Read More
Suggested Reading List: Flowers and Nature
NOMA’s Learning and Engagement staff suggests the following books related to themes of flowers and nature. In partnership with Octavia Books, links are provided to purchase these titles through this… Read More
Object Lesson: Bamboo in the Snow by Obaku Taiho
Bamboo is considered by many New Orleans area gardeners to be an invasive pest. In Japan and in other parts of East Asia, however, bamboo has much more positive associations,… Read More