This mural is massive. It is 164 Feet long and 66 feet tall. It is the work of the Etam Cru, two…read morePolish street artists, Sainer and Bezt. It was painted in 2019 as part of the Arts Council New Orleans and Helis Foundation's Unframed Mural Project. The murals is a photo quality image of man with a cup of coffee in his hand, sitting at a table, with.a decorative rug on the wall behind him. Not that the average viewer would know this but the man in the mural is Polish and actually a close friend of the artist and the rug on the wall is a traditional polish tradition. The mural is said to contain other polish references as well, that the artist wants the viewer to find. The piece is abstract in the sense that the artist have challenge the viewer to stop, reflect, and engineer a story "In their own heads." The mural is on the side of a wall that belongs to a parking garage. The mural overlooks a private parking lot and is opposite another mural, by a different artist, but created under the same program. There is metered street parking and paid lots available nearby to park and get out to take a closer look. You could also get a good look from the windshield of your car doing a slow rolling drive by. This mural is ok for me. The art work is awesome, especially given the canvas size. But I do not see much meaning in the painting, which is big for me. It is also a dark mural, colored with mostly earth tones. Anyway, as with most murals I have reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You should consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals and attractions in the area, such as the Survive Mural that is in the same parking lot that it is in, to maximize your time and trip.

This is a very colorful abstract piece by Steve Kline that is located in Louis Armstrong Park. The…read moreEdward Wisner Foundation provide the funding for the piece. It was made in 2010 and is made from glass tile, aluminum. It consists of 3 separate, but distinct pieces: a 3-stair sculpture that is covered in colorful mosaic tiles and each stair topped with polished metal balls, a wall topped, which is also covered in colorful mosaic tiles and has a polished metal squiggle, and the third piece is a polished metal ball sitting on the ground. The sculptures are also equipped with ground lighting to add a different effect, as well as remain visible at night. The sculpture is pretty old and like most older mosaic sculptures, the tiles have started to fall off. It is in major need of some TLC. The good news is that I did not see much fading though. The colors still popped. The sculpture is meant to pay homage to the New Orleans French Opera House, which was located in the French Quarter (Its site is currently occupied by the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter) and is considered to be the location of the first documented opera performance in North America. Other than the image of the Opera House in black discretely placed on the sides of the main structure, it is difficult for the average viewer to understand the meaning of the sculpture or its tie to the Opera House. If you are not overthinking it or looking for a tie in. Then this is a very nice piece that I really like. It is modern, creative and adds color to the park, that does not have much of it. I just took it for what it was, good art, and did not trying to make a connection or try to figure out Kline's inspiration There is metered street parking available around and in a reasonable walking distance from the sculpture. You may also find a commercial lot to park in as well. Well, as with most public art I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful art in the area to maximize your time and trip. Luckily, there are a lot of other interesting pieces of art in the park to load your itinerary with in addition to all that Louis Armstrong Park has to offer.

A permanent Parade in New Orleans…read more Wyatt Kahn created a very interesting Parade by sculpting a lightbulb and a giant foot. These huge pieces were combined with other monumental, sculptural pieces to make this Parade. Kahn uses everyday objects combined with monumental abstract pieces to create his large sculptures. This interplay between real and abstract makes the viewer think about the dynamics that happen in life. So interesting how simple "real" household items can be transformed into something that is so thought provocative. A nice find on an early Sunday morning stroll.

This statue can be found in front of the place named after its subject, the Mahalia Jackson Theater…read morefor the Performing Arts, which happens to be located within Louis Armstrong Park. It is the work of Elizabeth Catlett, who is also the artist behind the Louis Armstrong statue in the park. The Mahalia Jackson statue was dedicated to the city in April 2010 and was funded by The Edward Wisner Donation Trust. Jackson was known as the Queen of Gospel and was also a civil rights activist. The bronze sculpture depicts Jackson in a flowing dress with her hands raised to sky as if she is praising. The statue sits on a granite base with a bronze plaque tells a little bit about Jackson, the sculptor, the date it was dedicated, and how it was funded. It is a somewhat simple piece, but still is a great tribute to such a wonderful and influential singer. It is straight and to the point. There is not a whole lot extra going on and there was not a huge emphasis on the detail of this piece, especially as compared to other work by Catlett. There is metered street parking available around and in a reasonable walking distance from the sculpture. You may also find a commercial lot to park in as well. Well, as with most public art I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful art in the area to maximize your time and trip. Luckily, there are a lot of other interesting pieces of art in the park to load your itinerary with in addition to all that Louis Armstrong Park has to offer.

Directly in front of the Mahalia Jackson theater in the Louis Armstrong Park is this lovely tribute…read moreto Mahalia Jackson. Nice spot to stop and think about how far we have come and how much more work needs to be done.

The Treme is a neighborhood of great importance to New Orleans as the first African American…read moreCatholic Church in New Orleans built in the mid-1800's which still stands today. The New Orleans African American Museum is also located here, as is the Backstreet Cultural Museum. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans. I like this neighborhood a lot for its small cafe's, museums and this creepy feeling of being haunted. The New Orleans African American Museum has a project to revitalize the area and to mark the history. They are doing great work for the area. There are some spots that seem out of place here, like a juice bar.

Treme is not the destination for most tourists in New Orleans. It's the seedier, poorer part of…read moretown where the homes are smaller, and not as well-kept as homes in other areas. You probably won't feel safe, but I didn't at all feel threatened while taking a morning run through the area. This is the home of Willie Mae's and Dooky Chase's, where you'll get the best friend chicken you've ever tasted! It's also the setting for HBO's television drama that bears the same name.

This sculpture is located at the entrance to historic Congo Square, which is located in Louis…read moreArmstrong Park. It is a flat panel sculpture that depicts slaves and free black gathering at Congo Square. There is a man and woman dancing in the center of the sculpture, with two men beating the congos and one playing a banjo. They are all surrounded by spectators watching them and having a good time. It was made by Adéwálé ('Wálé) Adénlé in 2010 and commissioned by the City of New Orleans. I really, really like this piece and what it stands for. The artist does a great job depicting the spirit of Congo Square. It is very detailed and realistic. It takes you back to that time. There is metered street parking available around and in a reasonable walking distance from the sculpture. You may also find a commercial lot to park in as well. Well, as with most public art I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful art in the area to maximize your time and trip. Luckily, there are a lot of other interesting pieces of art in the park to load your itinerary with in addition to all that Louis Armstrong Park has to offer.

What an amazing sculpture. The representation in physical form the spirits from the past. Under the…read moreCode Noir, people of color were not allowed to gather in large groups but as Catholicism was the religion forced upon everyone, Sundays were the one day where the enslaved were given off and could meet with free people of color, other family members that were enslaved elsewhere, friends, and so forth. This sculpture is a reminder that life isn't what it used to be, and things could be so much better.

This sculpture is located at the entrance to Louis Armstrong Park. It is a very eye catching and…read moredetailed sculpture that depicts Mardi Gras Indian Chief Allison "Tootie" Montana, in full costume, with feathers covering him from head to toe. He has a flowing head dress and back piece and he is seen holding a tambourine in his right hand while striking a pose. Chief Montana was a Mardi Gras Indian for over 50 Years. Sadly, he died defending the Mardi Gras Indian tradition in the New Orleans City Council Chambers. The bronze sculpture was made by Sheleen Jones-Adenle and was dedicated in 2010. Funding for the statue was received from the Edward Wisner Donation Trust. I love this sculpture. It is New Orleans at its finest. It is very picturesque and draws you in. Jones-Adenle is also the artist that is responsible for the nice brass band sculpture right across from this one. There is metered street parking available around and in a reasonable walking distance from the sculpture. You may also find a commercial lot to park in as well. Well, as with most public art I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful art in the area to maximize your time and trip. Luckily, there are a lot of other interesting pieces of art in the park to load your itinerary with in addition to all that Louis Armstrong Park has to offer.

Black Butterfly "New…read moreOrleans is the only city that I've been in that if you listen, the sidewalks will speak to you." - John T. Scott Maybe this is why so many artists come from New Orleans. Jazz musicians. Writers. Painters. Chefs. Sculptors. Artists in so many different genres. I know that the streets and sidewalks of New Orleans always speak to me. Black Butterfly was sculpted by artist John T. Scott in aluminum. Scott received a MacArthur Genius Award. Amazing! Scott's works often explore themes related to the rich Afro-Caribbean culture and musical heritage of New Orleans. Scott taught art at Xavier University for over 40 years. It was interesting to hear his son, Ayo Scott who is also a gifted artist, talk about his dad's influence at a gallery opening several years ago.