Each item Shirley De’vard creates is largely inspired by the world around her, translating color palettes she sees in everyday life into her unique statement jewelry.
Read MoreDiscovering a passion
in Museum Store
The Advocate: 'Godfather' of lowbrow, pop surrealist art ignited a movement that's still popular →
The Advocate's Robin Miller takes a look at Robert Williams: Slang Aesthetics.
Read MoreDorothea Tanning and Georges Visat’s 'Personne'
in Exhibition
Dorothea Tanning’s Personne (Nobody) has proven to be one of the most popular pieces included in LSU Museum of Art’s exhibition Bonjour | Au Revoir Surréalisme. The book contains nine etchings each cut into three horizontal flaps that allow the head, torso, and trunk of a body to be recombined into a total of 729 figures—729 exquisite corpse figures.
Read MoreMuseum education collaboration with Martin Payton
in Exhibition, Education
We interviewed Education Curator, Rebecca Franzella, about her educational projects related to Martin Payton's exhibition Broken Time: Sculpture by Martin Payton.
Read MoreFrom the galleries to the classroom
in Education, Exhibition
Since LSU Museum of Art is a university museum, one outcome I hope for most when organizing an exhibition is for students to deeply connect with work, and find relevance to their studies. This fall, the stars aligned with Broken Time, an exhibition of Martin Payton’s welded steel sculptures, and two classes led by LSU art professor Malcolm McClay.
Read MoreA closer look at Martin Payton's installation piece
in Exhibition
One of the newest pieces in the Broken Time exhibition is Martin Payton's untitled installation. Learn how it was created, how we got it to the museum, and what it means.
Read MoreLPB's Art Rocks: Episode 513 with Martin Payton →
LPB's Art Rocks visits with Martin Payton to discuss his work and process, and what inspires him.
Read MoreCollection Spotlight: Ecce Homo in the Marketplace
in Exhibition
Currently on display as part of this recurring series of collection spotlight exhibitions is this large-scale Flemish painting, Ecce Homo in the Marketplace.
Read MoreDecking the halls with budding local artists
in Education
This year's Shaw Center for the Arts Christmas tree holds a new element: over 500 ceramic ornaments handmade by middle and high school students of the Louisiana State University Laboratory School.
Read MoreMember spotlight: Nedra Hains
in Education
Nedra Hains has been a longtime supporter of both the arts in Baton Rouge and the role the LSU Museum of Art plays in our community.
Read MoreThe impact of LSU MOA's Neighborhood Arts Project with Pastor Mary Moss
in Education
Since NAP began serving the Eden Park area, Moss has seen several children develop an interest in the arts, often seeking out ways to further their newfound skills. But when talking to parents, she learned that the children are embracing more than just their artistic side.
Read MoreSix items that support a local business
in Museum Store
With the holiday season approaching, we have tons of great opportunities at the LSU Museum Store for you to grab the perfect gift for anyone on your list that not only helps bolster our local economy but also celebrates our homegrown talent.
Read MoreThe Advocate: A little jazz, a lot of work lands artist Martin Payton his first solo show in Baton Rouge →
The Advocate's Robin Miller visits Martin Payton's studio to get insight on his work on display in Broken Time: Sculpture by Martin Payton.
Read MoreStaff Picks: Bonjour | Au Revoir Surréalisme
in Exhibition
The LSU MOA staff dives into surrealism and selects a few of their favorite prints on display.
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