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LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC Musician and composer Mahmoud Chouki will collaborate with New Orleans musicians in a series of improvisational concerts, and perform a new composition that responds to the art on view. On select dates, Mahmoud Chouki will join the following musicians in performance.
HELEN GILLET
AUGUST 14, 3 PM
STEVE LANDS
JULY 17, 3 PM
SEPTEMBER 11, 3 PM JESSE AUTUMN
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OCTOBER 9, 3 PM
MARTIN MASAKOWSKI
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CYRILLE AIMEE AND RICARDO PASCAL
AUGUST 23
OSCAR ROSSIGNOLI
JULY 19
SEPTEMBER 13 GEORGI PETROV AND SAM DICKIE OCTOBER 13
FINAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT
SEE ANCESTORS IN STONE
NOMA will display a newly acquired Akwanshi sculpture from the Cross River Region of Nigeria in the focus exhibition Ancestors in Stone, opening JULY 26 . Akwanshi (stones of dead ancestors) are carved to depict a human face. Read more about these figures and their endangered status in an article by African Art Curator Ndubuisi Ezeluomba at noma.org/magazine. Ejagham artist, Nigeria, Akwanshi, c. 16th Century, Stone, Museum purchase with Françoise Billion Richardson and Gordy funds, 2019.11
ART & A/C During the month of August, if the day’s heat index reaches 95 degrees, the next day NOMA will open our doors for free to Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
FAMILY DAY Join us on Saturday, AUGUST 24, for a free Family Day featuring artist-led workshops, performances, story time, music, food, and more! Explore the galleries and enjoy art-making activities geared for all ages.
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