MAY 6, 2020
FLOWER POWER
This week NOMA brings you web-exclusive stories, virtual tours, art-making activities, and other content related to the beauty of flowers and nature. Be sure to check out original art and other unique finds at our annual Art in Bloom online silent auction. For a full range of digital content, visit our website.
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FROM SUSAN TAYLOR, MONTINE MCDANIEL FREEMAN DIRECTOR
FROM SUSAN TAYLOR, MONTINE MCDANIEL FREEMAN DIRECTOR
ART IN BLOOM ONLINE AUCTION
Bidding continues for the 2020 Art in Bloom online auction through Monday, May 11 at 9 am. Find orginal art and other unique items.
Now, more than ever, donor support plays a critical role in bringing world-class arts and culture to our community. You can help NOMA's team as they produce virtual content to keep our community connected, care for our permanent collection during the museum's closure, and prepare to reopen by making a donation online.
NOMA thanks our favorite restaurants and caterers who have supported our annual fundraising events! Order curbside pick-up or delivery today from these wonderful sponsors. View the list here and click on their websites for updated times, menus, and services.
VIRTUAL TOUR
View highlights in our pemanent collection from all genres of art, in partnership with Google Arts & Culture.
WEB-EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
Nigerian-American artist Toyin Ojih Odultola created The Garden Party after a springtime visit to New Orleans in 2016.
ART-MAKING ACTIVITY
Create a vibrant floral-patterned batik wall hanging.
WEB-EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
In Japanese art, bamboo symbolizes spring, regeneration, and a long life.
SHORT-STORY COMPETITION
Submit a short story inspired by objects found in NOMA's decorative arts collection. Deadline: May 11.
FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY
Eugéne Atget became renowned for documenting "vieux Paris" at the turn of the 20th century as medieval quarters gave way modern urban planning.
INSTAGRAM
Follow NOMA on Instagram for stories about works in our collection, including inspiration from loquat fruit trees found in Newcomb Pottery.
READING LIST
NOMA staff, in partnership with Octavia Books, an independent bookseller in New Orleans, offer a list of titles for all ages related to themes of flowers and nature.
YOUTUBE VIDEO
Journey through the six-acre expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, which opened in May 2019.
NOMA CARES
To date, Burton Clarke, NOMA's Visitor Team Experience Coordinator, has sewn more than 250 masks for his colleagues at the museum and other essential workers across New Orleans.
Toyin Ojih Odutola (American, b. Nigerian, 1985), The Garden Party, 2016, Charcoal, pastel, pencil on paper, New Orleans Museum of Art, Museum Purchase, Leah Chase Fund, 2017.1, © Toyin Ojih Odutola, Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York
Obaku Taiho (Japanese, 1691–1774), Bamboo in Snow, 1771, Ink on silk, 44 ⅝ x 14 ⅞ inches, Gift of an Anonymous Donor, 80.184
Eugéne Atget (French, 1857-1927), Rose Trémières, ca. 1900, Gelatin silver print, Museum purchase, Women's Volunteer Committee Fund and Dr. Ralph Fabacher, 73.110
Tiffany Studios (American, Corona, New York, 1902–1932), “Morning glory” Vase, c. 1915, Glass, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Prescott N. Dunbar, 91.568
Newcomb College Pottery (New Orleans, 1895–1940), Decorated by Harriet Joor (American, 1875–1965), Form thrown by Joseph Fortune Meyer, “Chinaberries” Vase, 1902–1903, Earthenware, NOMA, Gift of Newcomb College through Dean Pierce Butler, 38.29
Yinka Shonibare (British, b. Nigeria, 1962), Wind Sculpture V, 2013, Steel armature and fiberglass resin cast, ed. 2 of unique edition of 7 + 2 AP240 x 133 5/16 x 31 3/16 in (609.6 x 338.61 x 79.22 cm), Gift of Sydney and Walda Besthoff, 2014.44
NOMA is committed to preserving, interpreting, and enriching its collections and renowned sculpture garden; offering innovative experiences for learning and interpretation; and uniting, inspiring, and engaging diverse communities and cultures.
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