The Orléans Collection profiled in New Orleans magazine
Arts writer John Kemp wrote about the forthcoming exhibition The Orléans Collection in the May 2018 edition of New Orleans magazine. “A little over two years in the making, this princely blockbuster … should prove to be a stunning contribution to the city’s birthday celebrations,” Kemp wrote. “Organized by the museum solely for New Orleans,… Read More
Art & AC: Cool off at NOMA for free on hottest days in August courtesy of The Helis Foundation
Throughout the month of August, if the day’s heat index reaches 93 degrees, the next day NOMA will open its doors for free, courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Read More
Blog: A visitor finds inspiration in both beauty and destruction in Carlos Rolón: Outside/In
I recently visited Carlos Rolón: Outside/In and found the concept of the exhibition quite moving for a several reasons. The content of his work spoke to me in an incredibly personal way, in that Rolón, like me, has a close connection to both Puerto Rico and New Orleans and was inspired by the similarities between… Read More
Zen art exhibition features Japanese masters from the 17th through 19th centuries
Painting and calligraphy by Zen monks has a long history in Japan. Introduced from China in the twelfth century, Zen (meaning “meditation”) has its origins in the teachings of the Buddha, the sixth-century BCE Indian prince who taught that it was possible to be freed from human suffering. However, it is the legendary Indian monk… Read More
Celebrate American Art at NOMA: Ten Must-Sees
American art is as diverse as the nation itself. NOMA’s collection spans the country’s historical evolution and diverse ethnicities, from pre-Columbian Native American tribal art to cutting-edge contemporary works that express the freedom of unbound creativity. We invite you to celebrate the full breadth of the American experience year-round and particularly on this patriotic holiday…. Read More
Picturing Us Docuseries presents six stories of New Orleans
In conjunction with the exhibition Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories, NOMA presents six documentary films exploring the people and places that make New Orleans home. The films will be screened as part of Friday Nights at NOMA programming. Read More