Cantonese Punch Bowl depicts 18th-century international trade
A newly acquired Punch Bowl with Cantonese “Hongs,”on display in the Lupin Gallery of Decorative Arts, reveals both the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese porcelain and a window into international trade of the late eighteenth century. Read More
Dickie Landry to perform solo saxophone concert on May 2
Louisiana-born saxophonist, artist, photographer, and composer Dickie Landry will perform one of his legendary site-specific SOLO concerts in tribute to the work of Keith Sonnier and Tina Girouard on Thursday, May 2, from 6 – 8 pm. Landry will play the tenor saxophone to explore the textures and abstract layers of sound within NOMA’s iconic architecture. Admission required. Read More
Easter weekend admission proceeds will be donated to Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Landry Parish Churches
In response to the recent tragic fires at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and three churches in St. Landry Parish, NOMA will donate all proceeds from museum attendance on Saturday, April 20, and Easter Sunday, April 21, to rebuilding efforts. Read More
Film screening and roundtable discussion with examine Nigerian social conditions
NOMA will host a film screening of Invasion 1897 and roundtable discussion under the theme “Looking Closely at Social Conditions in Nigeria,” led by African Art Curator Ndubuisi Ezeluomba, on Friday, April 12, from 6 – 8 pm. Read More
Japanese Galleries feature works depicting nature of the island nation
Inspired by Nature, a new exhibition in the Art of Japan Galleries, juxtaposes paintings from the seventeenth through early twentieth centuries with ceramics, lacquers, and woodblock prints dating from the nineteenth century to today. Read More
College students, faculty, and staff admitted free to Friday Nights at NOMA on April 5
On April 5, the museum will host a special College Night for Friday Nights at NOMA, allowing all students, faculty, and staff with ID from local colleges and universities free admission from 5 to 9 pm. Luna Loxx and DJ Legatron will perform in the Great Hall throughout the night. Read More