BY JOHN D’ADDARIO| SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE This article originally appeared here What exactly does it mean to be a “self-taught genius”? A new exhibition by that name at the New Orleans Museum of Art doesn’t provide an easy answer. But there are still plenty of great things to look at while you’re trying to… Read More
BY JOHN D’ADDARIO| SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE This article originally appeared here NOMA curatorial assistant Anne C.B. Roberts shares some don’t-miss moments in “Self-Taught Genius” and “Unfiltered Visions” exclusively with Advocate readers: 1. George Widener, Funeral for Titanic 2007 (in “Self-Taught Genius”) This fascinating, intricate drawing by “calendar-savant” George Widener records every Tuesday from the… Read More
By Fritz Esker | NewOrleans.me This article originally appeared here New Orleans is a city that embraces autodidacts and outsider art. As such, it’s an ideal city to host Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, which will be on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) throughout May 22.“NOMA has… Read More
By Lauren Laborde | myneworleans.com This article originally appeared here Every spring, the art at New Orleans Museum of Art isn’t just on the walls – it’s in the form of more than 100 elaborate floral displays, usually referencing art or local culture, exhibited for Art in Bloom. The annual week-long event (March 16-20) kicks off… Read More
By Julia Ballard | Silicon Bayou News This article originally appeared here The Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) has recognized the winners of the first ever SEMC Technology Competition, designed to recognize and reward excellence in the use of technology by southeastern museums. CultureConnect and its tablet app for the New Orleans Museum of Art won… Read More