Improvisation & Creation The Work of MaPó Kinnord
A work of improvisation is something created without preparation. Improvisation relies upon the hands of the artist improvising, channeling their vision through the slippery medium they manipulate. Jazz musicians are… Read More about Improvisation & Creation The Work of MaPó Kinnord
Movement Mondays: Field Drawings Inspired by John Taylor and Louisiana Wetlands
Español abajo In this Movement Monday, observe and sketch the different types of flora and fauna that are found in Louisiana. Louisiana’s wetlands are one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems… Read More about Movement Mondays: Field Drawings Inspired by John Taylor and Louisiana Wetlands
O-riginal Art Activities: Abstract Landscape Inspired by Robert Gordy
Español abajo Use patterns and shapes in your drawing to create an abstract landscape like artist Robert Gordy. Robert Gordy was a Louisiana artist best known for his extraordinary compositional… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Abstract Landscape Inspired by Robert Gordy
Movement Mondays: Abstract Sculpture Inspired by William Monaghan
Español abajo Create an abstract sculpture using a variety of materials in this Movement Monday Activity inspired by William Monaghan. BUILT: Sculptural Art from the Permanent Collection highlights how artists… Read More about Movement Mondays: Abstract Sculpture Inspired by William Monaghan
In Memoriam Lin Emery (1926-2021)
Ogden Museum of Southern Art is sad to share that New Orleans artist, Lin Emery, has passed. In 2012, Ogden Museum presented Lin Emery an exhibition of four of… Read More about In Memoriam Lin Emery (1926-2021)
March Collection Highlight Caroline Durieux
Born on January 22, 1896 to a large Creole family in New Orleans was the artist, Caroline Wogan Durieux. Caroline took to art at a very young age, drawing by… Read More about March Collection Highlight Caroline Durieux