James Drake is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been honored with inclusion in both the Venice Biennale and the Whitney Biennial. In his artistic career spanning over 40 years, James Drake has explored political, social, and universal themes through the media of sculpture, video, installation, photography, and drawing. Kathryn Kanjo, chief curator at…
The Arthur Roger Gallery, like other art galleries both locally and nationally, remains subject to the business closure policies necessitated by COVID-19. Galleries around the world are looking for ways to maintain connections between artists and the public. The Arthur Roger Gallery and its artists are creating self-made videos called “Artists’ Chronicles: 2020”. The gallery…
The Arthur Roger Gallery is checking in with artists. Today’s feature is on Rob Wynne. New York-based Rob Wynne works in a variety of mediums. His poured molten and mirrored glass pieces reflect allow the viewer to examine themselves while taking in the work. The playful quality of the mylar and glitter shimmer on the…
The Arthur Roger Gallery checks in with artist Jacqueline Bishop to see how she is doing during the COVID isolation. Jacqueline Bishop’s work focuses on painting psychological and political elements regarding the natural world. Basing her imagery on frequent trips to remote regions in North, South, and Central America including the Amazon rain forest, Jacqueline…
First in a series of artist profiles George Dureau was born and raised in New Orleans. He kept a home and studio in the French Quarter. This bon vivant was a fixture in the Quarter and was frequently seen riding his bike around the quarter with his raven hair flowing behind him saying hello to…
Chihuly’s Rose Crystal Tower Will Be on Public Display for Two Years A large-scale sculpture by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly was unveiled today in the plaza in front of the New Orleans Botanical Garden in New Orleans City Park. The installation of Chihuly’s Rose Crystal Tower was underwritten by The Helis Foundation and it will…
FREE FALL: Prophecy & Free Will in Milton’s Paradise Lost by Dawn DeDeaux FREE FALL is a large-scale sculpture installation by New Orleans-based artist Dawn DeDeaux created for Kansas City’s international art venue OPEN SPACES led by veteran Artistic Director Dan Cameron. The work tributes ‘Paradise Lost’ by John Milton published in 1667, considered among the world’s most important…
Rob Wynne: FLOAT On view at the Brooklyn Museum from June 6, 2018, to January 6, 2019 The Brooklyn Museum is pleased to present Rob Wynne: FLOAT, a site-specific activation putting the artist’s signature glass installations in dialogue with works in the American Art galleries. The presentation features fifteen works, mostly made from hand-poured, mirrored…
March 3, 2018 PRESS RELEASE Exhibition Dates: March 3 – April 21 , 2018Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3 from 6 – 8 pmGallery Location: 432 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pmContact Info: 504.522.1999; arthurrogergallery.com The Arthur Roger Gallery is pleased to present Ruminations, an exhibition of…
Brent McKeever’s interest in professional photography was piqued when he attended an event hosted by friends and models, Faith and Cambrie Schroder. He observed young photographers skillfully documenting the festivities, and the genuine happiness reflected in the faces of their subjects. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion. Citing Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin as main influences, McKeever experimented with various settings and social situations, eventually realizing that his strength and preference lay with swimwear and beach shoots.