Nall Hollis, simply known as “Nall,” is living proof of Oscar Wilde’s notion that “life imitates art.” He has roamed the earth as boldly as a Fauvist and loved as passionately as an Impressionist. He has lived the quintessential bohemian lifestyle of many legendary artists of the 20th century. Now in a new century, Nall returned to his native Alabama nestling into … [Read more...] about An Interview with Nall Hollis
An Interview with “Photographer of the Year” Arthur Severio
I first became aware of Arthur Severio’s talents when he decided to convert his French Quarter hair salon into a fully-functioning art gallery to exhibit local artists and develop his own skills as a photographer. Over the years, his persistence has paid off and won him many accolades including selection for the Louisiana Contemporary exhibition in 2016 and more recently … [Read more...] about An Interview with “Photographer of the Year” Arthur Severio
An Interview with Red Truck co-owner and director Rachael Cronin
Just as we were getting accustomed to the eclectic mix attending the Oleander On Royal openings, it had to go and disappear on us. But fret not! The space is still a go-to for all the same Queerdo art you found there before–it has just merged with the neighboring art gallery Red Truck. Back in June, several employees along with former Oleander owner Jake Thomas purchased Red … [Read more...] about An Interview with Red Truck co-owner and director Rachael Cronin
Curating Gay Carnival: An Interview with Wayne Phillips
The pomp and splendor that awaits the public in the Louisiana State Museum’s upcoming exhibit, Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans, is the result of a curatorial endeavor that has spanned well over half a decade collecting the memorabilia of gay Carnival. Wayne Phillips, the museum’s Curator of Costumes and Carnival Collections, has led this … [Read more...] about Curating Gay Carnival: An Interview with Wayne Phillips
