Creative Triple Play
New Orleans may be known for good eats, great tunes, and spectacular parties and festivals, but I can’t believe its not more touted for its edgy art scene.
I relish the chance to gaze at original Disney drawings, special Joseph Cornell sculpted collages, and classic impressionists at New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), or subscribe to the creative impulse of Southern art at the Odgen, where I recently discovered Dusti Bonge, photographer Clarence John Laughlin, and a breath-taking collaboration between Jeffery Cook and Renee Stout. There’s also Julia Street, lined with modern galleries, some guarded by well-groomed Malteses, and alive with action during the regular Julia Street Art Walk.
When I’m not ogling at the museums, my favorite galleries in town are without a doubt on Chartres Street in “the Quarter.” Vikki and Mark have made some of the their own discoveries, showcased at Taylor Bercier Fine Art (233 Chartres), two doors down is fun-loving Cafe Baby (239 Chartres), and on the corner (at Bienville) is A Gallery (241 Chartres), probably the most impressive private photography collection I’ve ever scene. After being wooed by the up-and-coming team Louviere and Venessa, and three original Diane Arbus prints, owner Josh took me behind the scenes to see his original Fox Talbot photos! Needless to say it made my day, and it’ll make yours too, just step inside.
On a recent opening I found these sights from the Taylor Bercier show “Adam and Gina.”
Adam Ferrington:
Here’s A Gallery:
Here’s Cafe Baby:
Tags: Get Inspired, New Orleans
