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
Northern European Galleries undergo a reinstallation
The Northern European European galleries were entirely reconceived in May, thanks to the generosity of Alvin and Carol Merlin. Several paintings from NOMA’s permanent collection have undergone much-needed conservation and were reinstalled with new interpretive texts based on the latest art-historical research. Read More
Q&A: Edward Spots brings Black Magic dance performance to NOMA
New Orleans native Edward Spots, an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and actor, will lead a group of youth dancers in a site-specific work of dance at NOMA titled Black Magic that will mark the opening of the exhibition Bodies of Knowledge. Read More
Artful Palate cooking demonstrations return to Café NOMA with tributes to culinary mentors
Chefs of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group will prepare their own culinary masterpieces at Café NOMA’s Artful Palate, the eighth annual summer cooking series featuring seven artfully inspired demonstrations at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Read More
Artist’s Choice Film Series to be screened in conjunction with Bodies of Knowledge
Bodies of Knowledge brings together eleven international contemporary artists to reflect on the role that language plays in archiving and asserting our cultural identities. In conjunction with this exhibition, NOMA will be screening an eclectic array of movies selected by a few of these artists that reflect their inspirations, interests, and ideals. Read More