VIRTUAL EXHIBITION PREVIEW
This Friday, February 26, join Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Curator of Asian Art, for a virtual happy hour preview of NOMA's forthcoming exhibition, Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society, which opens at NOMA on March 6.
OBJECT LESSON
Created to demonstrate the effects of light on chemically treated paper, this one-of-a-kind photograph by Thomas Augustine Malone has a layered history.
OBJECT LESSON
Words have been used as a means of expression in art throughout history. Here are just a few works in NOMA's collection that feature written communication.
SUGGESTED READING
NOMA's Learning & Engagement team presents a list of suggested reading, in partnership with Octavia Books. The theme for February’s reading list is script.
MUSICIANS FROM HOME
NOMA presents a series of virtual concerts by New Orleans-based artists in collaboration with musician Mahmoud Chouki. Enjoy a performance by Olivya Lee.
SEE SPECTACULAR FLORAL DESIGNS
The New Orleans Museum of Art and Garden Study Club of New Orleans invite you to Art in Bloom 2021 | Home Grown presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon, from May 5 – 9.
VIRTUAL VISITS
Bring art into your classroom or directly to students at home! Work with us to plan a live virtual discussion about art with a museum educator.
NOMA SHOP
Read about self-taught African American artist, musician, poet and preacher Sister Gertrude Morgan and discover more art books at the NOMA Museum Shop.
GIVING BACK
Through February 28, NOMA visitors can drop off nonperishable items as a donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank during museum hours.
AGENDA FOR CHANGE
Meaningful and lasting change requires hard work, and takes time. We invite you to follow our progress as we become the institution we aspire to be.
NOMA is more committed than ever to connecting our community through art and culture. Please consider making a monthly gift to NOMA’s Renewal and Recovery Fund of $10, $20, or $35, to be a treasured supporter of YOUR museum. Challenges still lie ahead but we are optimistic that with your continued support, we can continue our recovery. Make an online donation.
We welcome your feedback.
Please contact us at info@noma.org or by calling 504-658-4220.
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Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society exhibition installation
Thomas Augustine Malone (British, 1823–1867) Demonstration of the Talbotype, 1848, Calotype (Talbotype) paper negative, Museum purchase, 2012.90
Sister Gertrude Morgan (American, 1900–1980), A Poem of My Calling, c. 1970, Crayon, tempera, graphite, and ballpoint ink on paper, Gift of Maria and Lee Friedlander, 2000.108
Just My Type by Simon Garfield
Musician Olivya Lee
Mini Masters students at NOMA
Tools of Her Ministry: The Art of Sister Gertrude Morgan
Exterior banners at the entrance to the New Orleans Museum of Art
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