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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.
Apr 14, 2018 · After arriving in New Orleans as a volunteer in 2007 to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, Layla Messkoub decided she wanted to live in the city permanently. In college, she pursued Middle Eastern studies and studied the Persian language, but she cultivated a career as an artist by starting off as a woodworking artist at local markets and festivals.
- 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.
A World Class Collection in the South The New Orleans Museum of Art, the city’s oldest fine arts institution, has a magnificent permanent collection of almost 40,000 art objects. The collection, noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works, continues to grow. The five-acre Sydney and...
New Orleans Artist MOUSIE first set up an easel on Jackson Square in 1977. After almost 20 years of producing portraits, caricatures, and watercolor paintings on the Square, MOUSIE began to create the work for which she is best known, portraying "The Magic, the Mystery, and the Pageantry" of New Orleans through elegant "Art Nounew" ladies ("Art ...
Jun 17, 2012 · By Susan Taylor, the Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art via myneworleans.com “Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France,” 1788, By Elisabeth Vigeé-Lebrun At the recent opening of “Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III” at NOMA, chef Leah Chase said, “We’ve got some mighty women in this city!” Elisabeth Vigeé-Lebrun is arguably...
NOMA on Instagram @neworleansmuseumofart. May 18. Families are invited to spend the afternoon at NOMA learning about an object on view, enjoying a story with teaching artists, and creating their own works of art. This program is designed for families with kids of all ages. On Wednesday, May 29, we`ll celebrate the colors and shapes of William T ...
