Behind the mask in 18th-century Venice
Masks served as both a roleplaying element of costume and a means of societal liberation in 18th-century Venice, as explained by NOMA’s Senior Research Curator of European Art, Vanessa Schmid. Read More
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Venetian film series reflects the Italian city’s mysteries
In conjunction with A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s, three films set in the 20th-century city will be screened at NOMA. Read More
Professional and amateur bakers encouraged to enter Edible Book Day cake contest
Annual contest of cakes inspired by books to be held on April 7th at NOMA. The deadline for applications in March 31st. Read More
‘Oskar’ play uses humor to challenge gender stereotypes | Q&A with A.J. Allegra, Artistic Director of The NOLA Project
The NOLA Project stages Oskar and the Countless Costume Changes on every Saturday in March 2017. Artistic Director A.J. Allegra discussed the play’s theme. Read More
Former White House florist Laura Dowling describes work at America’s most famous address
For six years Laura Dowling was responsible for floral arrangements in the Obama White House. She will discuss her career as part of Art in Bloom on March 16. Read More