Before Sharpe’s invention helped birth the entire signature-throw industry, he sailed around the world, sold paintings, wrote poetry, and studied ancient history.
Prospect.5 spotlights the intimate eye of George Dureau, photographer
THNOC pays homage to the groundbreaking entertainer and radio host, who passed away in August 2021.
The photographer and art-world star makes his New Orleans debut at THNOC with a powerful pair of installations for Prospect.5.
A Prospect.5 exhibition delves into the story of the “Mexican Band” that captivated 1884 New Orleans
The 8th Cavalry Mexican Military Band was a sensation in 1884 New Orleans.
Author John Ed Bradley recalls meeting artist John Clemmer and opening a door into the world of 20th-century New Orleans art.
To get the inside story of brass bands and second lines, we talked to THNOC's own Douane Walpes, who tells us what it's like to play for the clubs and second liners on the streets.
The work of the Decorative Arts of the Gulf South project has revealed stories of African American material culture throughout the region.
Access to capture the intimate action of a second line is earned over beers in favorite club watering holes, in the quieter moments that precede and conclude a parade, and during the kinetic events themselves, where unspoken rules of artistic engagement are observed.
Enrique Alférez’s lasting imprint is seen throughout New Orleans, among figurative sculptures, monuments, fountains, and architectural details in prominent locations from the Central Business District to the shore of Lake Pontchartrain and beyond.