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Small Talk: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory’s The Four Continents
Small Talk: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory’s The Four Continents
Join docent Pat Loughran for a discussion about Meissen Porcelain Manufactory’s The Four Continents, on view in the exhibition Orientalism: Taking and Making. Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen minute discussions about select works of art in the permanent collection or special exhibitions.
Small Talk: Larry Rivers’s Portrait of Sunny Norman: Parts of the Face
Small Talk: Larry Rivers’s Portrait of Sunny Norman: Parts of the Face
Join Curatorial Assistant Anne Roberts as she discusses Portrait of Sunny Norman: Parts of the Face by Larry Rivers. Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen minute gallery talks focused on select works of art in the permanent collection or special exhibitions.
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Noontime Talk: NOMA Curators discuss Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories
Noontime Talk: NOMA Curators discuss Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories
Join Curators Russell Lord and Katie Pfohl and Curatorial Fellows Brian Piper and Allison Young for a discussion about Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories. The exhibition marks New Orleans’ three-hundredth anniversary by bringing together a group of seven contemporary art projects that focus on forgotten or marginalized histories of the city.
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Small Talk: Pablo Picasso’s Still Life with Candle
Small Talk: Pablo Picasso’s Still Life with Candle
Small Talks are 10-to-15 minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Deb Houghton as she discusses Pablo Picasso's...
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Small Talk: Skylar Fein’s Remember the UpStairs Lounge
Small Talk: Skylar Fein’s Remember the UpStairs Lounge
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Curatorial Assistant Anne Roberts as she leads...
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Baron Ahmon | Lee Friedlander Gallery Talk | Screening of Tchoupitoulas
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Baron Ahmon | Lee Friedlander Gallery Talk | Screening of Tchoupitoulas
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm. 5 - 8 pm: Art on the...
Picturing Us Film Series: Tchoupitoulas
Picturing Us Film Series: Tchoupitoulas
Tchoupitoulas is a story of the New Orleans night. It is a visually exhilirating and aurally immersive record of one night in the many lives of a thriving nocturnal populace. Three young boys act as our wide-eyed conduits to a parade of entertainers and revelers as they dance through the lamp-lit streets and doorways of the Crescent City.
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Small Talk: Alfred Boisseau’s Louisiana Indians Walking Along the Bayou
Small Talk: Alfred Boisseau’s Louisiana Indians Walking Along the Bayou
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Pat Loughran for a discussion about...
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Small Talk: Digitization and Discovery in Malian Terracottas
Small Talk: Digitization and Discovery in Malian Terracottas
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Collections Database Associate Maddy Weiand as she...
Noontime Talk: Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Noontime Talk: Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories with Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Wednesdays are FREE to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper for a discussion about the installations on view in Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories.
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Small Talk: #EverydayNewOrleans with Community Outreach Coordinator Nic Aziz
Small Talk: #EverydayNewOrleans with Community Outreach Coordinator Nic Aziz
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Community Outreach Coordinator Nic Aziz as he...
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Small Talk: Elisabeth Louise Vigeé Le Brun’s Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Small Talk: Elisabeth Louise Vigeé Le Brun’s Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Naomi Korman as she provides background...
Mujeres de Cine Film Series: Dancing Beethoven
Mujeres de Cine Film Series: Dancing Beethoven
Created in 2010 with the purpose of boosting and spreading Spanish films and shorts made by women, Mujeres de Cine is made possible by SPAIN arts & culture. Four films will be screened as matinees at 2 pm on select Saturdays between July 14 and August 25. Saturday, July 14, 2 pm: Dancing Beethoven, directed...
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Small Talk: Keeping the Art Looking Fresh!
Small Talk: Keeping the Art Looking Fresh!
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Registrar of Collections Marie-Page Phelps as she...
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Small Talk: Happy Birthday, Edgar Degas!
Small Talk: Happy Birthday, Edgar Degas!
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. On the occasion of Edgar Degas's 184th birthday,...
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Small Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In with Curator Katie Pfohl
Small Talk: Carlos Rolón: Outside/In with Curator Katie Pfohl
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Curator Katie Pfohl as she gives highlights...
Picturing Us Film Series: The Sons of Tennessee Williams
Picturing Us Film Series: The Sons of Tennessee Williams
The Sons of Tennessee Williams tells the story of New Orleans gay Mardi Gras across five decades and explores the intersection of Carnival and the gay rights movement.
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Small Talk: Dutch Portraits
Small Talk: Dutch Portraits
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Regina Shujaa as she leads visitors...
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Small Talk: War on the Benighted photo series from Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories
Small Talk: War on the Benighted photo series from Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join photo artist L. Kasimu Harris and Curatorial...
Noontime Talk: Charles Joseph Natoire and The Toilet of Psyche with Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan
Noontime Talk: Charles Joseph Natoire and The Toilet of Psyche with Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Wednesdays are FREE to Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curatorial Fellow Kelsey Brosnan as she discusses The Toilet of Psyche (c. 1735) by Charles Joseph Natoire. Wednesdays are FREE to all Louisiana residents...
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Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by DJ Jess | Artist Perspective with L. Kasimu Harris | Screening of Mr. Cao Goes to Washington
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by DJ Jess | Artist Perspective with L. Kasimu Harris | Screening of Mr. Cao Goes to Washington
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm.
Picturing Us Film Series: Mr. Cao Goes to Washington
Picturing Us Film Series: Mr. Cao Goes to Washington
Mr. Cao Goes to Washington follows the journey of Rep. Joseph Cao, the first Vietnamese American elected to the US Congress, the only non-white House Republican of the 111th Congress, and the only Republican to vote for President Obama’s Health Care Reform Bill.
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Small Talk: Odili Donald Odita’s Forever with Art Handler Todd Rennie
Small Talk: Odili Donald Odita’s Forever with Art Handler Todd Rennie
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA art handler Todd Rennie as he discusses his...
Mujeres de Cine Film Series: Most Beautiful Island
Mujeres de Cine Film Series: Most Beautiful Island
Created in 2010 with the purpose of boosting and spreading Spanish films and shorts made by women, Mujeres de Cine is made possible by SPAIN arts & culture. Four films will be screened as matinees at 2 pm on select Saturdays between July 14 and August 25. Saturday, July 14, 2 pm: Dancing Beethoven, directed...
Small Talk: Dutch Art of the Golden Age
Small Talk: Dutch Art of the Golden Age
Small Talks are ten to fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about artworks in our permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Diane Finley as she discusses Dutch...
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Noontime Talk: Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories with Curator Russell Lord
Noontime Talk: Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories with Curator Russell Lord
Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Join Curator Russell Lord for a discussion about Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories. The exhibition marks New Orleans’ three-hundredth anniversary...
Small Talk: Veronese in Murano with Docent Marilyn Kopan
Small Talk: Veronese in Murano with Docent Marilyn Kopan
Paolo Veronese, St. Jerome in the Wilderness, 1566–1567, Oil on canvas, 91 x 57 1/4 in., San Pietro Martire, Murano, Italy, photo Matteo De Fina Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more...
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Small Talks: Alfred Boisseau’s Louisiana Indians Walking Along a Bayou with Docent Pat Loughran
Small Talks: Alfred Boisseau’s Louisiana Indians Walking Along a Bayou with Docent Pat Loughran
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Pat Loughran for a discussion about...
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Community Perspectives on Changing Course with 7th Ward Residents
Community Perspectives on Changing Course with 7th Ward Residents
Installation view of Willie Birch's portraits of 7th Ward residents from Changing Course NOMA welcomes David Clark, Saundra Grayes, Mary Irvin, and Clinton Smith, 7th Ward residents who are the subject of a series of portraits by artist Willie Birch. The group will comment on their experiences as artistic subjects and recent efforts to revitalize...
Small Talk: #EverydayNewOrleans with Community Outreach Coordinator Nic Aziz
Small Talk: #EverydayNewOrleans with Community Outreach Coordinator Nic Aziz
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join Community Outreach Coordinator Nic Aziz as he...
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Garth Alper Quartet | Lecture by Artist Lesley Dill on Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans History
Friday Nights at NOMA: Music by Garth Alper Quartet | Lecture by Artist Lesley Dill on Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans History
Friday Nights at NOMA opens the museum’s doors for many interesting activities throughout the year: live music, movies, children’s activities, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries, Café NOMA, and the Museum Shop remain open till 9 pm. 5 - 8 pm:...
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Small Talk: Adolf Schreyer’s Charge of the Arabs with Docent Ann Duffy
Small Talk: Adolf Schreyer’s Charge of the Arabs with Docent Ann Duffy
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join NOMA docent Ann Duffy as she discusses...
Small Talk: Veronese in Murano with Docent Diane Finley
Small Talk: Veronese in Murano with Docent Diane Finley
Paolo Veronese, St. Jerome in the Wilderness, 1566–1567, Oil on canvas, 91 x 57 1/4 in., San Pietro Martire, Murano, Italy, photo Matteo De Fina Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more...
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Small Talk: Orientalism in the 19th Century with Docent Rosemary Hays-Thomas
Small Talk: Orientalism in the 19th Century with Docent Rosemary Hays-Thomas
Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Join docent Rosemary Hays-Thomas as she discusses Orientalism...