Dapper Bruce Lafitte New Orleans, b. 1972

Referencing Andre Breton's definition of 'Convulsive Beauty,' in the final sentence of his novel Nadja Convulsive Beauty denotes artworks of a medicinal nature that attempt to heal the wounded psyches...

Paralleling the Art Nouveau ideals of the late 19th and early 20th century, contemporary art is continually transcending and transforming traditional notions of what art is supposed to be. Corresponding...

The Effect of Color, a group exhibition incorporating vibrant artworks that examine the power of color and the myriad of effects that colors have on the human psyche.

Diego Cortez was an influential figure in the international art world. He pioneered New York City’s downtown art and music scenes. In 1981, Cortez curated a massive exhibition, New York/New Wave, which featured dozens of artists and brought the 20-year-old Jean-Michel Basquiat to public renown.

New Orleans/New Wave is an homage to the prolific curator and the 1981 P.S.1 show. Featuring New Orleans-based artists whose careers Cortez helped cultivate.