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A photo from the series, "Mon Coeur est dans la terre de Ma Famille," an exhibit documenting the daily life and culture of the Pointe-au-Chiene Indian Tribe of Terrebonne Parish. | Photo by Wayan Barre

Photo exhibit showcases forgotten histories of Pointe-au-Chien’s native tribe

By Makenna Mincey Contributing Writer As part of a celebration of Francophone culture, South Louisiana’s French-speaking Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe have become the subject of a

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‘Emancipation’ at Newcomb Art Museum celebrates proclamation’s 160th anniversary

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer An ongoing exhibition at Tulane University’s Newcomb Art Museum is celebrating and exploring the impact and legacy of the Emancipation

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Citywide art exhibition examines life in New Orleans and beyond
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The citywide art exhibition Prospect.5, “Yesterday we said tomorrow,” will be closing its run in New Orleans on January 23.
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CAC welcomes New York-based dance company
[caption id="attachment_27616" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo courtesy of Urban Bush Women[/caption] By Jade Myers Contributing Writer New York-based dance company Urban Bush Women have returned to New Orleans, celebrating nearly 30 years of collaboration ...
"Us, We...Together." A print work by Delita Martin | Image courtesy of Stella Jones Gallery
Whitney’s White Linen Night: A showcasing of artists of color
[caption id="attachment_26086" align="aligncenter" width="600"] "Us, We...Together." A print work by Delita Martin | Image courtesy of Stella Jones Gallery[/caption] By David T. Baker The Louisiana Weekly New Orleans, LA – It’s hot. It’s ...
Dread Scott’s flag, “A Man Was Lynched By Police Yesterday,” on view at Jack Shainman Gallery (2016). Photo courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery.
Contemporary Arts Center to fly flag of Dread Scott
[caption id="attachment_23556" align="aligncenter" width="479"] Dread Scott’s flag, “A Man Was Lynched By Police Yesterday,” on view at Jack Shainman Gallery (2016). Photo courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery. ...
Jacob Lawrence collection gifted to Stanford University
By Rosemary Eng Contributing Writer (Special from NorthStarNews Today) — Our country’s history is not truly American unless the story of African Americans is interwoven in it, believed Jacob Lawrence, one of ...
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Celebrated Civil Rights murals on display at NOMA
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The works of one of America’s most celebrated artists showcasing some of the most pivotal moments in African-American history are now on display in New Orleans.
NOMA displays retrospective on conceptual artist Mel Chin
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The New Orleans Museum of Art is showcasing “Mel Chin: Rematch,” a presentation of 40 years of the conceptual artist’s work. The exhibit opened at NOMA on February ...
Local photographer showcases dream
New Orleans, LA - "Dreams Do Come True," a solo photography exhibition by L. Kasimu Harris, is showing New Orleans how to dream. "The exhibit is an observation of Harris’ ...

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