O-riginal Art Activities: Line Drawing Inspired by Benny Andrews
Español abajo Draw a line portrait inspired by Benny Andrews. Benny Andrews was born in 1930 to a mixed-race family (Cherokee-Scottish-African American) in rural Plainview, Georgia. After becoming the first member of his family to graduate from high school, he attended Fort Valley State College supported by a scholarship. He was not allowed to attend… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Line Drawing Inspired by Benny Andrews
Bingo at the O! Ogden Museum Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something to do? Come to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and play Bingo! This game is fun for all ages and encourages participants to explore art on view at the O! Instructions: Step 1: Explore the Museum to find examples of the artwork listed. Step 2: Once you’ve found an example, use your phone… Read More about Bingo at the O! Ogden Museum Bingo Scavenger Hunt
Movement Mondays: Surrealist Art Scavenger Hunt
Español abajo Explore your house to collect materials to create a surrealist artwork. Supplies Found Objects, Paper Instructions Step 1: Surrealism in art expresses something that is based in reality but has elements of fantasy. What do you want the subject of your artwork to be? Step 2: Explore your house. Look for materials… Read More about Movement Mondays: Surrealist Art Scavenger Hunt
Winners of 2020 Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation Wendo Brunoir, Nic Brierre Aziz, Luis Cruz Azaceta, Ann Perich
Ogden Museum of Southern Art has announced the winners of the 2020 edition of Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation, on view at Ogden Museum September 5, 2020 – February 7, 2021. Louisiana Contemporary is the Museum’s annual juried exhibition, and this year features 55 works by 56 Louisiana artists. The 2020 guest juror,… Read More about Winners of 2020 Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation Wendo Brunoir, Nic Brierre Aziz, Luis Cruz Azaceta, Ann Perich
O-riginal Art Activities: Geometric Drawing Inspired by Will Henry Stevens
Español abajo Create a geometric drawing inspired by Will Henry Stevens. Will Henry Stevens was born 1881 in Vevay, Indiana and was inspired by this pastoral setting from an early age. His father was the town’s apothecary, and taught Stevens the basics of chemistry, which he would use later in life to create his own… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Geometric Drawing Inspired by Will Henry Stevens
A Tribute to Julia Evans Reed
Ogden Museum of Southern Art joins those in sadness on the passing of Julia Evans Reed, former member of our Board of Trustees. Writer, style maven and champion of Southern culture, Reed served for seven years as Chairman of the Board. During this time, she helped shape the Museum’s image and trajectory, and gracefully navigated… Read More about A Tribute to Julia Evans Reed
![On view in "Louisiana Contemporary," presented by The Helis Foundation are these two photographs by Michael McGrane, "Fighting Fanatics with Fabulousness" and "Outa Time."
"As a photographer, my goal is to capture the essence of the unique and ever-changing New Orleans cultural landscape and preserve it for others not fortunate enough to witness these colorful events first hand. Part of my process during Mardi Gras involves shooting from the hip while fully costumed and masked in close proximity to my subject, allowing a certain intimacy to take place. Beyond simply making images of festive moments in time, I hope to create works that stand on their own as memories of a great culture while giving hope for a return to a more familiar tomorrow." - Michael McGrane
@michael.mcgrane is a New Orleans based visual artist working in a variety of media, including photography, art masks, painting and digital art. Having been previously employed as a sign artist, graphic designer and art consultant, he draws on many artistic disciplines to bring these diverse images to life.
McGrane began his photographic journey in New York City during the heyday of the hardcore punk scene in the mid 80’s, attempting to document a now extinct music scene and the distinct personalities within. His work was later featured prominently at CBGB’s 313 Gallery in their 2000 exhibit, "New Revisited." He then went on to found his own highly regarded art gallery in the East Village and curate exhibits with HR Giger, Mick Rock, Paul Booth, Mark Mothersbaugh and many other now well-established artists. These experiences developed into a passion for shooting the unique characters, street musicians and other cultural aspects of New Orleans, the vibrant city McGrane has called home for the past decade.
Come see Michael McGrane's work in #LouisianaContemporary at the O!
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