New Orleans-based writer Nathaniel Rich takes an in-depth look at the failure to act and efforts to dismiss warnings from scientists and activists in his book Losing Earth: A Recent History. In conjunction with exhibitions at NOMA that address environmental issues, Rich will discuss his research as part of Friday Nights at NOMA on January 17, at 6:30 pm followed by a book signing in the Museum Shop. Read More

In 1992 Fred Wilson became a cultural provocateur by taking an unorthodox approach to arranging museum artifacts in an exhibition that ignited debate over how to fairly represent race in museum galleries. He will speak at NOMA on Thursday, October 24, at 6 pm in conversation with New Orleans artist Ron Bechet. Read More

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

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