Object Lesson: Study for “Salut de Schiaparelli” by Ilse Bing
In 1930, Ilse Bing moved to Paris, where she was influential in fields as diverse as photojournalism, fashion photography, and advertisements. She also tinkered with avant-garde darkroom practices, inventing her own version of the solarization technique, a process that partially reversed the tones in a positive print so that certain parts appear as a negative…. Read More
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 environment? It will last year-round and will not require regular watering or sunlight — low maintenance! In this activity, you will create a fabric batik… 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 will not be erased or smudged out. I am as vast and wondrous as the night sky.” –Toyin Ojih Odutola Toyin Ojih Odultola created The… 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 streets with his view camera every morning. Beginning about 1890, Atget made “documents pour artistes”: straightforward photographs of buildings, parks, flowers, and sculptures that he… 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 shortage of personal protective equipment. I started out just making two face masks for myself and my partner using some leftover cotton fabric that I… 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 independent bookstore based in New Orleans, which offers nationwide shipping or curbside pickup. For Adults The Tulip by Anna Pavord, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019, ISBN: 9781635573909… Read More