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- Brandan Odums. It wouldn’t be incorrect to call Brandan “bmike” Odums an “artist,” yet his work seems to beg for a more all-encompassing descriptor. As the founder and director of 2-Cent Entertainment, a youth organization that bridges the gap between pop culture and social awareness, Odums uses art as a tool for activism.
- James Michalopoulos. James Michalopoulos may not have been born in New Orleans, but the city—which he has called home for more than 30 years—is clearly in his blood.
- Sarah Sole. If the name Sarah Sole doesn’t ring a bell, what about Sarah Ferguson? No, not the Duchess of York. We’re talking about the Sarah Ferguson who created a bit of a viral storm back in 2012 when her satirical paintings of Hillary Clinton—in a variety of poses (sometimes compromising) and states of undress (sometimes with no dress at all)—were discovered by BuzzFeed.
- Eddie Lanieri. Photographer Edna “Eddie” Lanieri is yet another NOLA artist whose work will be showcased as part of CAC’s “Mark of the Feminine” exhibition, and it’s easy to see why.
Oct 21, 2016 · Louisiana's top 40 most-influential artists: From A-Z (and lots of New Orleans), here's our list. In a place like Louisiana where the creation of music is as much a part of the fiber of how we...
Apr 14, 2018 · The city itself could be a study in the evolution of art — with street murals, colorful architecture, and plenty of plein air artists, who try to depict the beauty of New Orleans on their canvases. Here are eight artists making a living through their craft that you should get to know.
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Johnny Adams, Tab Benoit, Better Than Ezra, Eddie Bo, John Boutté, Henry Butler, The Cold, Deacon John, The Deslondes, Lee Dorsey, The Dixie Cups, Snooks Eaglin, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Hurray For The Riff Raff, The Iguanas, Ernie K-Doe, Earl King, Joe Krown, Sonny Landreth, Smiley Lewis, Eric Lindell, Stanton Moore, Kenny Neal, Cyril Neville, Th...
(Lagniappe) Wild Tchoupitoulas 30. Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen 29. Big Sam’s Funky Nation 28. Rockin’ Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters 27. Beausoleil 26. Bonerama 25. Anders Osborne 24. Papa Grows Funk 23. Aaron Neville 22. Galactic 21. James Booker A quick but pertinent aside. Something I came to realize trying to pull this list togeth...
(Lagniappe) Preservation Hall Jazz Band 20. Marcia Ball 19. Rebirth Brass Band 18. Dumpstaphunk 17. Dirty Dozen Brass Band 16. The Radiators 15. Clifton Chenier & his Red Hot Louisiana Band 14. Irma Thomas 13. Al Hirt 12. Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers 11. Allen Toussaint Those are some serious NOLA heavies. And maybe to soak them in I thin...
(Lagniappe) Bo Dollis/Monk Boudreux & The Wild Magnolias 10. Louis Prima 9. Buckwheat Zydeco 8. Pete Fountain 7. The Neville Brothers 6. Fats Domino 5. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 4. Dr. John 3. The Meters 2. Professor Longhair 1. Louis Armstrong Satchmo. Pops. The veritable King of New Orleans. He’s gotta be the man, right? Sure, he was from ...
- Becky Fos. Becky Fos started out as a hairdresser and has since turned herself into an artist. She is most known for her vibrant and bright colored paintings.
- Frenchy. It can be said that Frenchy pulls punches in his art. Born into a family of a boxer and a saint, Frenchy originates from New England, although New Orleans has been home to him since 1997.
- Simon of New Orleans. Originally a chef, artist Simon Hardeveld's art can be seen throughout New Orleans. His art can easily be confused as Dr. Bob's, as the two artists paint extremely similarly.
- Dapper Bruce Lafitte. Dapper Bruce Lafitte's art focuses on New Orleans' picturesque landscapes. The landscapes aren't the only focus. Lafitte also includes schools, parks, businesses, institutions, while also including shoutouts and critiques of people and the places of New Orleans, too.
New Orleans attracts visual artists of all different mediums, from graffiti to screenprinting, painting, woodworking, and sculpture. But the thing they all have in common is their ability to find continuous inspiration from the city they live in.
The New Orleans Museum of Art is the city's oldest fine arts institution and hosts an impressive permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects.
