Month: May 2019

Art of the City, Postmodern to Post-Katrina – Episode #90

Cityscape, by Krista Jurisich. Image used with permission by the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Art of the City, Postmodern to Post-Katrina Art of the City, Postmodern to Post-Katrina highlights contemporary art in New Orleans. Presented by the Helis Foundation this is the first exhibit to be displayed in the The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Seignouret-Brulatour building. Join me and curator/artist Jan Gilbert for a tour of the exhibit, and… Continue reading Art of the City, Postmodern to Post-Katrina – Episode #90

1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans

The 1984 World’s Fair mascot, Seymour D. Fair, poses for a photo on New Orleans’ Fulton Street. (Photo by G. Andrew Boyd/The Times-Picayune archive)

The 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans Did you know New Orleans hosted a World’s Fair in 1984? Or, that it was actually the 2nd fair held in New Orleans? Join me and NOLA.com journalist Mike Scott for a look back at 1984. We’ll explore the World’s Fair and find out what’s at that location… Continue reading 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans