Exhibition
Conrad Albrizio (American), 1894–1973, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Mural Study—"Age of Exploration" and "Age of Colonization," c. 1954, watercolor, graphite on paper, LSUMOA 2005.2.3
The sketches, currently on display through the end of January in the Gill Hamilton gallery, illustrate Albrizio's two-year design process.
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Read MoreOne design element that seemed essential to our exhibition of Japanese scrolls was a zen garden. So long as I met the aesthetic rules required of zen design by our guest curator Paula Arai, working out the construction according to museum standards was the next hurdle.
Read MoreWith addition of a few simple activities to Painting Enlightenment, with low barriers to participation, we’re encouraging reflection and a shared experience among our visitors that fosters not only a more engaging experience, but also a sense of community and agency.
Read MoreThe Advocate's Robin Miller takes a looks at "Painting Enlightenment." (Photo by Robin Miller)
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