Celebrate French Fête at NOMA: 10 Must-See Works of Art
NOMA is renowned for its collection of French art. As the museum opens its doors for a French Fête on Friday, August 9, from 5-9 p.m., we invite you to share the vision of Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, and Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, among the many French artists represented in the museum’s collection. Read More
Q&A: Shirin Neshat portrays Iranian culture and personal memory in photography and film
Shirin Neshat is among the eleven artists featured in Bodies of Knowledge, NOMA’s major summerlong exhibition that examines language as a means of asserting and archiving cultural identity. Her photographs, videos, and films address contemporary Iranian culture and the stark division of men’s and women’s realms in the post-revolutionary era. Read More
Remembering Rolland Golden, a Louisiana artist who captured both natural splendor and devastation
Rolland Golden, a Louisiana artist whose prolific works across six decades ranged from bucolic depictions of southern landscapes to the wrenching aftermath Hurricane Katrina, died on July 1 at his home in Folsom. He was 87. The permanent collection at the New Orleans Museum of Art includes 132 drawings and paintings by Golden. 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. Read More
Ways to Beat the Heat at NOMA this summer
Summers are long in New Orleans, and patience can be short. When the heat is on, make your way to the New Orleans Museum of Art where there’s stimulation to be found in galleries that are cool, both literally and figuratively. Read More
Bodies of Knowledge opens Friday, June 28, with original dance, film, music, and gallery talks
Bodies of Knowledge opens on June 28 with a broad lineup of programs during Friday Nights at NOMA from 5 to 9 pm. Artistic director Edward Spots and choreographer Donna Crump will lead an ensemble of youth dancers in a performance titled Black Magic at 5 pm, starting on the front steps of the museum. Read More