New Orleans Museum of Art Mounts Major Exhibition Examining the Impact of Black American Studio Photographers on the History of the Medium and Black American Culture
NOMA announces Called to the Camera: Black American Studio Photographers, a major exhibition focusing on the artistic virtuosity, social significance, and political impact of Black American photographers working in commercial portrait studios during photography’s first century and beyond. Read More
Free Tote Bag with Purchase
Through June 30, 2022, all in-person purchases at the NOMA Museum Shop of $100 or greater receive a complimentary Queen Nefertari’s Egypt tote bag. Read More
Video: Egyptian Blue
Until the development of Egyptian blue—the first known synthetic pigment—ancient artisans would have used lapis lazuli from modern-day Afghanistan to produce blue pigment. Objects Conservator Ingrid Seyb gives a quick history of Egyptian blue and looks at a piece of this historic pigment that is on view in Queen Nefertari’s Egypt. Read More
Video: Sandals from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari
In ancient Egypt, tombs were filled with everything one would need in the afterlife, from food to footwear. In this short video, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Lisa Rotondo-McCord takes a close look at a pair of 3,000-year-old sandals found in the tomb of Queen Nefertari. Read More
Video: Virtual Program with Dr. Christian Greco | Museo Egizio, Its Collection and Current Research
In conjunction with the exhibition Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, NOMA is excited to present a virtual talk with Dr. Christian Greco, Director of the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy. Read More
Video: The Art and Life of Enrique Alférez | Katie Bowler Young and Tlalóc Alférez at NOMA
Tune into a discussion on sculptor Enrique Alférez’s art, life, and enduring influence in New Orleans. Read More