ART IN THE TIME OF EMPATHY at ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY OCTOBER 3 - DECEMBER 19
October 03, 2020
The Arthur Roger Gallery is pleased to present Art in the Time of Empathy, an exhibition of gallery and invited artists examining the year 2020 as a unique historical moment and a transformative time. The exhibition will be on view at Arthur Roger Gallery, located at 432 Julia Street, from October 3 until December 19. The exhibition will open on October 3rd in conjunction with Art Beyond Arts’ Sake.
Art in the Time of Empathy is the largest exhibition in the gallery’s history, featuring over 70 invited and represented artists. Playing off the iconic title of Gabriel García Márquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera, artists address the many aspects of quarantine, politics, social justice, science, and community in a time where physical distance has redefined these dialogues. A time capsule for our period, Art in the Time of Empathy is an exploration of the human side of this moment, an opportunity for a community to pause and reflect on the many perspectives of a shared experience.
The exhibition features artists who used this time of sheltering in place to re-examine their studio practice and to contemplate themes of separation, normalcy, politics, social justice, and a return to nature and to self. Demond Melancon confronts the devastation of COVID-19 and the price paid by frontline workers. Frahn Koerner, David Halliday, Jacqueline Bishop address the physical separation of social distancing and the complex emotions that follow. John Alexander and Ted Kincaid unpack the shocking, divisive, and hateful state of American politics. The renewed force of the Black Lives Matter movement demanded action from many artists. Whitfield Lovell, George Dureau, and Leonard Galmon present striking portraits of Black Americans, celebrating Black bodies that historically have been excluded or appropriated in Western art, while Douglas Bourgeois’ “Mistaken Identity” addresses the extreme police violence against Black people.
Some artists approach these complex issues with humor. Richard Baker’s series of bread-making cookbooks and still life paintings by David Bates and Amy Weiskopf consider the experience of quarantine and its associated activities. Douglas Bourgeois creates a fictional graduation yearbook, recalling memories and experiences sorely missed amidst strict new school protocols. Joseph Havel’s stack of translucent books and Jim Richard’s backyard scenes recall the solitude of open time. James Drake’s “You Owe Me Money” evokes the economic downfall, devastating unemployment, and financial difficulties of the pandemic.
Other artists focus on our community, its struggles, triumphs, and resilience. John Hartman’s portrait of Doreen Ketchens recalls a time when music and people filled the French Quarter, now uncomfortably quiet. Deborah Luster, An-My Lê, Meg Turner, and Robert Polidori present piercing photographs of the people and urban landscape of Louisiana. Robert Colescott and Robert Gordy remind us of past traumas and lessons learned in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation of the AIDS crisis. Dawn DeDeaux looks ahead towards a fascinating socially distanced future with her Space Clown series.
For more information please contact the Arthur Roger Gallery at 504.522.1999, press@arthurrogergallery.com, or visit our website at www.arthurrogergallery.com.
ART IN THE TIME OF EMPATHY
Exhibition Dates: October 3–December 19, 2020
Gallery Location: 432 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Opening: 11 AM–7 PM in conjunction with Art Beyond Art’s Sake
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM
Contact Info: 504.522.1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com
December 01, 2020
Due to COVID 19, No Opening Reception
Group show of miniatures will be on display through January 2021
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
New Orleans LA 70115
504 899 8111
August 01, 2020
from my 1998-1999 series LEAVING
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1330 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
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My recent painting above is one of 7 artworks chosen by the Los Angeles, CA Torrance Art Museum [TAM] and is now featured in their weekly online competition: Hobson’s Choice ... "an exhibition project created from open-sourced content."
This work addresses the COVID19 pandemic in our midst and the multitude of our emotions in reaction to it. Move forward, stand in place, cover our mouths, turn away...what are we to do? I've selected this piece as one of the colorful markers of our time.
Week 7
May 16 - May 23, 2020
Saturday 2020.5.16 - Saturday 2020.5.23
"Art for Artist's Sake is an online initiative started by The Front , a St. Claude artist collective, to provide quick cash to artists affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Every Saturday beginning on April 11th, The Front hosts a weekly sale on their website of 10-12 artworks listed at $100 each. Patrons have an opportunity to purchase the work for one week, before a new round of artworks are added the following Saturday. The roster of artists include those who are donating their works and proceeds, as well as artists who will benefit monetarily from the sales. The proceeds are added up at the end of each week and distributed to the benefitting artists of that cycle." The Front
Friday 2020.5.8 - Friday 2020.5.15
November 16, 2019
The Weird Homes Tour - New Orleans 2019
Sat, Nov 16 at 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
My Studio will be open: NOVEMBER 16, 2019 AT 10:00 AM - 5 PM
825 9th Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
November 10, 2018
SOLD
for the New Orleans Museum of Art
Celebration: NOVEMBER 10, 2018 AT 7:00 PM - 11:55 PM
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park
New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Ph: 504.658.4100
Fax: 504.658.4199
September 08, 2018
"Survivor" will be shown as an Exhibition Finalist piece for
Thirty New Orleans Artists For The Tricentennial-curated by Gia Hamilton, former Director of the Joan Mitchell Center; Charlie Tatum, Editorial and Communications Manager at Pelican Bomb; and Emily Wilkerson, independent curator.
September 8 - November 3, 2018
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 8, 6-9:30 PM
Second Story Gallery
2372 St.Claude Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-1130
June 23, 2018
April 25, 2018
The Survivor Story Showcase is a community performance event that explores the resilience of the sexual violence survivor. Thru dynamic storytelling: theater, poetry, prose, dance, song, and visual art, survivors explore and share their healing power.
Curated by artist Lauren Hind and hosted by New Orleans Family Justice Center.
6-9pm
2372 St Claude Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
March 03, 2018
March 03, 2018
Artistic Expressions of Resiliency
Artist Lecture
Francesca (Frahn) Koerner (NC ’78), Visual Artist
Jacqueline Bishop (G ’82), Visual Artist
Moderator: Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, Director, Newcomb Art Museum
Saturday, March 3, 2018 1:30-2:30pm
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, Tulane University
201 Boggs, New Orleans, LA 70118
November 04, 2017
for the New Orleans Museum of Art
Celebration: NOVEMBER 4, 2017 AT 7:00 PM - 11:55 PM
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park
New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Ph: 504.658.4100
Fax: 504.658.4199
September 09, 2017
"Color Dat! New Orleans Chromatics" Rebecca Snedeker will be hosting a panel discussion with a Scientist, a Chef, and a Visual Artist (Me) at the Down River Festival New Orleans. Hope you can come by!
Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
The Old U.S. Mint
New Orleans, LA, 70116
Kunstroute Christmas Flood 1717
I am delighted that Vestiges:Trinitas, a collaborative project has been installed in Pieterburen, Netherlands. Thanks to Jan Gilbert and Debra Howell for putting this together! It's very exciting to be included in this exhibition with such an important topic. Here is an article about it.
SOLD
Art Exhibition and Sale
New Orleans Botanical Gardens
5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
March 31, 2017
Celebration, Sale and Auction
To see a complete list of artists, please visit
January 07, 2017
20TH ANNUAL MINIATURE EXHIBITION Group show at the Academy Gallery
December 03, 2016
Opening Reception:
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 6pm - 8pm
Work will be on display until January 13, 2017
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
New Orleans LA 70115
504 899 8111
“A Building with a View”: Experiments in Anarchitecture - Reginal Group Show at the Contemporary Arts Center
August 06, 2016
CAC EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, August 6, 2016, 5:30–9:30PM
900 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-3908
"A BUILDING WITH A VIEW" : EXPERIMENTS IN ANARCHITECTURE
This group exhibition of regional artists marks the beginning of the CAC’s 40th Anniversary Season. It also serves as a formal meditation on the concept of Anarchitecture—an elision of the words architecture and anarchy—in presenting of artists who examine the relationships between spatial and social conditions.
Saturday, August 6, 2016 to Saturday, October 1, 2016
Solo Exhibition - Alumni Spotlight UNO St. Claude Ave. Gallery
May 14, 2016
the scales fell from her eyes
2429 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
(504) 948-6939
The Advocate: Steven Forster's Party Central at UNO Gallery for 2016 Alumni Apotlight show
May 24, 2016
March 30, 2016
Mystery Sonatas: Kate Withrow Performs Biber
March 24, 2016
A multi-sensory meditation on the Holy Rosary featuring artwork by fifteen artists and a performance of Biber’s complete Mystery Sonatas for scordatura violin and continuo.
725 Saint Ferdinand Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Surviving the Storm: Hurricane Katrina 10 Years Later
January 25, 2016
Montgomery College of Art celebrates the resurgence and strength of New Orleans 10 years after Hurricane Katrina
Art Exhibits - Group Show
Rockville Campus Media Arts Gallery
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Tacoma Park/Silver Springs Campus CAC Gallery
Montgomery College- Takoma Park
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
2015 Annual Miniature Group Exhibition The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
November 07, 2015
New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
Academy Gallery
5256 Magazine Street
New Orleans LA 70115
504 899 8111
January 01, 2015
Reparation is an exhibition of 187 works by 180 New Orleans artists, young and old, and is part of Luciano Benetton’s Imago Mundi collection: works commissioned and collected by Benetton on his world travels
This Satellite exhibition is a part of
an International Contemporary Art Biennial
January 01, 2015
NOLA Curbed article
Satellite Exhibitions are a part of
an International Contemporary Art Biennial
Percent for Art Program - Latest Purchases
April 03, 2014
Arts Council of New Orleans
22 new additions to the city’s collection for the Percent For Art Program
FEATURING WORK BY: Sally Caraway – Hannah Chalew – Rachel David – Dawn DeDeaux – Joshua Duncan Clifford Etienne – Adam Farrington – Andrea Ferguson – Jan Gilbert Carol Hallock – Ben Hamburger – Jason Jones – Frahn Koerner – Zach J. Lawson – Jenny LeBlanc – Kathleen Loe – Shirley Masinter Carol Scott – Ann Schwab – Billy Solitario – Dan Tague – Michel Varisco
The Arts Council of New Orleans
935 Gravier St, Suite 850
New Orleans, LA 70112
Ph: 504-523-1465
the VESTIGES Project: TRINITAS
January 01, 2015
Urban Sidewalk/Installation Space
441 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Ongoing
This Satellite exhibition is a part of
an International Contemporary Art Biennial
Boyd Satellite: megalomania two, the legend continues
January 04, 2014
FEATURING WORK BY: Walter Babbington, Blaine Capone, Jason Dunlap, Elizabeth Fox, Vito Giallo, Bibbe Hansen, Sally Heller, Dagon James, Mia Kaplan, Molly Knobloch, Frahn Koerner, Galina Kuriat, Richard McCabe, Digger Mesch, Jeffrey Mueller, Jack Niven, Ruth Owens, Elyse Poppers, Sam Richards, Mason Saltarrelli, Harry Shearer, Michael Smith, Robert Tannen, Evert Witte, Sean Yseult, Steve Zahn
Boyd Satellite
440 Julia St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Ph: 504-581-2440