Ancestors Of Congo Square Exhibit At NOMA Opens Friday
“Ancestors of Congo Square: African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art” an exhibit of traditional art and artifacts tracing the Crescent City’s African cultural connections opens Friday, May 13, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibit curator William Fagaly will lead a tour at 7 p.m. Continue reading this article Read More
Ancestors Of Congo Square Exhibit At NOMA Opens Friday
“Ancestors of Congo Square: African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art” an exhibit of traditional art and artifacts tracing the Crescent City’s African cultural connections opens Friday, May 13, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibit curator William Fagaly will lead a tour at 7 p.m. Continue reading this article Read More
Ancestors Of Congo Square At NOMA
It all goes back to Africa. As the source of so much that makes New Orleans unique among cities, our Afro-Caribbean heritage looms large, but the influence of Africa is also evident in American music, modern art, the history of civilization and even the origin of human DNA itself. So it is really quite surprising… Read More
Go To The Museum
The New Orleans Museum of Arts is a great place to bring the family to get away from the troubles in the city. Visitors could ride the Esplanade or Haynes bus to visit the museum. Located near the bayou called St. John, the museum is in City Park, New Orleans. You cannot miss it. Sitting… Read More
Madeleine Albright Talks Politics, Pins At New Orleans Museum Of Art
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright swung through town for a conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu, more or less defending President Barack Obama’s recent speech on the conflict and placing the recent Arab uprisings on par with game-changing world events like the collapse of the Soviet Union. An overflow crowd turned up at the New… Read More
NOFS ‘Pushing The Elephant’ At NOMA This Friday
Every Friday evening, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) keeps its doors open late for the Where Y’Art program. This weekly series offers an enjoyable variety of live music, performances, children’s activities, exhibition walk-throughs, guest speakers, film, theater, and, of course, GREATART. Continue reading on Examiner.com Read More