Wednesday, February 24, 2021

This Week at the New Orleans Museum of Art ("NOMA")

 


FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Virtual Exhibition Preview

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.

TALBOTYPE

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. 

Sister Gertrude Morgan, A Poem of My Calling, c. 1970

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

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

Olivya Lee

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.

Visit NOMA

We welcome your feedback.
Please contact us at info@noma.org or by calling 504-658-4220.

HOURS

MUSEUM
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday* through Sunday
* Thursdays are free for all Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday

CAFE NOMA
Thursday to Sunday: 11 a.m to 3 p.m. and Private Events


IMAGES, FROM TOP:

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


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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