Press & Media

“20 New Orleans Artists You Should Know,” Complex

July 23, 2014

While it may be best known for its vibrant music scene, New Orleans’ history of visual artists—painters, photographers, sculptors, video artists, and beyond—rivals that of any other city packed with sleek galleries and slick collectors. Though the local art community has lost some of its greatest inspirations in recent months—including George Dureau and George Rodrigue—the fierce passion of the city’s established and emerging artists continues to evolve and make NOLA a hotbed of creative activity. Here are 20 New Orleans Artists You Should Know.

“Artist unloads ‘Brain Trash’ at MCASD,” The San Diego Union-Tribune

July 19, 2014

In spending more than two years making 1,242 drawings, artist James Drake learned a thing or two. “Believe it or not,” said the genial, Texas-born artist as he oversaw the installation of his new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, “I learned that less is more.”

“Crystal Bridges Lines Up Emerging Artists for American Show,” The New York Times

July 15, 2014

Artist Dave Greber will be featured in “State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now,” a high-profile exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. September 13, 2014 through January 19, 2015.

“Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia: Tapping into Brooklyn’s Artistic Power,” Art News

July 15, 2014

A couple collects dazzling works destined for their New York and Connecticut homes—and for the Brooklyn Museum

“Six questions for Dawn DeDeaux,” Arts & Entertainment Stories

July 15, 2014

New Orleans conceptual artist Dawn DeDeaux’s captivating and challenging new exhibition, “MotherShip”, opened Saturday in the Acadiana Center for the Arts’ main gallery.

James Drake: Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash) at MCASD

July 12, 2014

James Drake: Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash) at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – July 10 through September 21, 2014

“A Radically Prosaic Approach to Civil Rights Images,” The New York Times

July 10, 2014

Throughout a century of oppression, photography served as a ray of light for black Americans, illuminating the humanity, beauty and achievements long hidden in the culture at large. By allowing a people to record and celebrate the affirmative aspects of their lives, the camera helped to countermand the toxic effects of stereotypes on their self-esteem.

“James Drake: Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash),” Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

July 8, 2014

James Drake: Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash) is the culmination of two years of active creation, reflecting imagery from throughout the artist’s forty-year career. In 2012, the artist committed himself to drawing every day.

“A look at installation of DeDeaux’s art at AcA,” The Advertiser

July 5, 2014

DeDeaux is a conceptual artist who works in a wide array of media and is one of the first Louisiana artists to utilize electronic technology. “When we invited Dawn, we knew she had different components of different kinds of works,” said Brian Guidry, AcA curator. “Each show is different. Each show develops differently,” Guidry said. “The show previous to this was ‘Face Time.’ That show was composed of about 18 artists and Mary Beyt (curation assistant, AcA) and I worked together and that show came about much differently than Dawn’s.”

“After years of making Spirit Poles, New Mexico artist tries hand at hieroglyphics,” Journal Star

July 5, 2014

The love of wood was spontaneous for artist John Geldersma — he’s been working with it since he was 6. “I grew up in the suburbs of New Orleans. Every spring along the banks of the river wood was plenty available,” said Geldersma, 72, during a recent phone interview from his home in Santa Fe, N.M. “I could get as much wood as I needed.”