Q&A: Lee Ledbetter discusses his practice of architecture and design
Lee Ledbetter, renowned for his aesthetic vision of blending the classic with the modern, will discuss his renowned practice of design and architecture during a lecture and book signing as part of Friday Nights at NOMA on October 18, beginning at 6 pm. Read More
Safar music series led by Mahmoud Chouki blends Eastern and Western music traditions
In conjunction with the exhibition Bodies of Knowledge, musician Mahmoud Chouki has created a series of site-specific performances collectively titled Safar (Arabic for to travel). Chouki has invited nine musicians to join an ensemble concert on Sunday, October 13, from 6 to 8 pm. Ticket purchase required. Read More
In Lamentations, Tina Freeman pairs photographs of Louisiana wetlands and Arctic landscapes
Photographer Tina Freeman’s pairing of images of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands and the glacial landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic creates a visual dialogue about the connectivity of two disparate but interdependent ecosystems. Read More
Fairyland Lusterware: Casting a spell in ceramics
Radiantly glazed and richly imaginative, Fairyland Luster pottery represent one of the most extraordinary technical achievements in the modern ceramic industry. Pieces of this Wedgwood collection from the early 20th century are on view in the second-floor elevator lobby. Read More
Taking measure of Shakespeare’s enduring message: The NOLA Project stages a timely morality play at NOMA
The NOLA Project returns to NOMA’s Great Hall for twelve select nights from September 10 to 29 to stage a modern-verse adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays, Measure for Measure, originally written in 1603/04. Director Mark Routhier discusses the timeless themes of morality, depravity, and hypocrisy that are central to the plot. Read More
Celebrating American labor in art: Five works from the permanent collection
American labor is evident in numerous works within NOMA’s permanent collection. Visit the museum on Labor Day, September 2, during special holiday hours from noon to 5 pm. Read More