Mending the Sky, on view through January 31, 2021, is an exhibition of works by eleven contemporary artists who envision a world recovering from calamity. Jackie DeBlieux, Museum Retail Manager, and Katie Pfohl, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, asked these artists to suggest titles for a recommended reading list. Read More
More than 500 years ago, Japanese artists developed a technique that celebrates breakage as a part of life’s journey. This ceramic-repair methodology, known as kintsugi, highlights cracks as part of the beauty and the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. Read More
Join us for one of Odyssey’s five art- and musical-themed evenings exclusively limited to 80 guests each night. Guests will begin with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a special curatorial tour, or an art or artist spotlight led by one of NOMA’s top curators. Read More
NOMA presents a series of virtual concerts featuring a range of music’s best and brightest performing from their homes. Assembled by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer Mahmoud Chouki, enjoy these relaxed and informal music experiences with acclaimed musicians from New Orleans and beyond. Gary Washington, aka TheUrbanCellist, performs a solo string concert. Read More
Two recent contemporary art acquisitions reflect NOMA’s commitment to collecting work that resonates on a local level while also addressing global concerns. Firelei Báez and Jamilah Sabur explore histories of New Orleans and the broader region to create contemporary works that respond to larger social and political issues. Read More