Top left: Paul Scott, Cumbrian Blue(s), New American Scenery, Fleurs.de.sel's New York, Hot Dogs, No. 4 (detail), 2020. In glaze screen print (decal) collage on pearlware plate; (bottom right) Cumbrian Blue(s) New American Scenery, Angola 3, No. 2 (detail), 2019. In-glaze screen print (decal) on salvaged Syracuse China with pearlware glaze. Courtesy of Ferrin Contemporary.

Pearlware, Polish, and Privilege: Art by Paul Scott on view at the LSU Museum of Art October 27, 2022

September 02, 2022 in Press release, Exhibition

Pearlware, Polish, and Privilege: Art by Paul Scott will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from October 27, 2022–February 26, 2023. Learn more in this press release.

Mario Moore's painting During and After the Battle

Inside SEMC Summer 2022

August 31, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Mario Moore’s painting During and After the Battle from the LSU Museum of Art’s permenent collection was featured on the cover of Southeastern Museums Conference Summer 2022 issue, along with other museum exhibition updates and news.

Alex Podesta, *Self-Portrait as Bunnies (The Scientist)*, 2011. Mixed media. Courtesy of Alex Podesta.

Some Boys, a Few Bunnies, and One Lousy Unicorn: Sculptures by Alex Podesta on view October 13 at the LSU Museum of Art

August 11, 2022 in Press release, Exhibition

Some Boys, a Few Bunnies, and One Lousy Unicorn: Sculptures by Alex Podesta will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from October 13, 2022–March 26, 2023. Learn more in this press release.

LSU Museum of Art Executive Director Daniel Stetson during a tour of the LSU MOA Portrait Gallery.

225 Magazine: How Does An Art Exhibit Come Together? Behind The Scenes At The LSU Museum Of Art

July 14, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Local art enthusiasts are probably familiar with the LSU Museum of Art, located on the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge. What visitors might not realize is how long it takes the museum’s exhibits to be acquired and arranged. Read this article by 225 Magazine to learn more!

one image of two weavings hanging on a wall and artist Jenelle Esparza in a cotton field taking a photograph

Programs at LSU Museum of Art with visiting artist Jenelle Esparza

June 08, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition, Press release

State of the Art: Record artist Jenelle Esparza will be at the LSU Museum of Art for a series of museum and community programs on June 16 and 17 including a Museum Open House en Español with activities, gallery talks, a free educator workshop, and a closing reception. Learn more in this press release.

Carrie Mae Weems (American, b. 1953), “All the Boys (Blocked 1),” 2016. Archival pigment and silkscreened panel mounted on gesso board, 31 3/8 x 27 3/8 inches (each). Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery.

Art Daily: The same suspects through a different lens

June 08, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Read this feature about Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects on view at the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia from May 21 through August 7, 2022 by Art Daily.

During and After the Battle painting by Mario Moore — Mario Moore, *During and After the Battle*, 2020. Oil on linen, Purchased with funds from the Reilly Initiative for Underrepresented Artists.

Mario Moore: Responding to History opens July 14, 2022 at LSU Museum of Art

June 04, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Mario Moore: Responding to History opens July 14, 2022 at LSU Museum of Art. Read this press release to learn more.

gallery view of Eugene Martin: The Creative Act exhibition

inRegister features Eugene Martin: The Creative Act

June 03, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Click here to read inRegister Magazine’s feature on Eugene Martin: The Creative Act, now on view until October 2, 2022.

Blurring Boundaries is on view at LSU Museum of Art July 14–October 23, 2022

June 01, 2022 in Press release, Exhibition

Blurring Boundaries is on view at LSU Museum of Art July 14–October 23, 2022. Click to read the full press release and learn about upcoming programs.

Installation view of *State of the Art: Record* at the LSU Museum of Art.

LSU Reveille features "State of the Art: Record"

April 25, 2022 in Exhibition, MOA in the news

LSU Museum of Art's loan exhibition 'State of the Art: Record' delivers a multi-sense experience. Read this feature by the LSU Reveille.

stained ceramic discs on a table by State of the Art: Record artist Kellie Romany

Country Roads Magazine reviews State of the Art: Record

April 12, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Country Roads Magazine reviews State of the Art: Record (On exhibit at the LSU Museum of Art from March 10–June 19, 2022). Click here to read.

MAKE A COLLAGE: Create from Within

April 06, 2022 in Exhibition, Education

Visit Eugene Martin: The Creative Act at LSU MOA (April 7–October 2, 2022) and create your own inspired collage at home using these activity steps!

Detail of Candice Lin, La Charada China (Tobacco Version), 2019 — IMAGE: Detail of Candice Lin, *La Charada China (Tobacco Version)*, 2019

Burnaway: Candice Lin at LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge

March 10, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

Burnaway features Candice Lin: The Agnotology of Tigers in this article. Click here to read.

IMAGE: Carla Edwards, *Bonfire*, 2017, American flags, bleach, nylon dye, 124 × 112 in., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2020.20

225 Magazine: High-profile contemporary exhibit opens March 10 at LSU MOA

March 07, 2022 in MOA in the news, Exhibition

225 Magazine covers State of the Art: Record exhibition at LSU Museum of Art. Click here to read.

Large mixed media sculptural canvas by Mark Messersmith — IMAGE: Mark Messersmith (American, b. 1955), *Summer 2010*, 2010, mixed media on canvas with predella boxes and carved wood, Gift of the Artist, L2021.12a,b

Closer Look: Mark Messersmith's Summer 2010

February 28, 2022 in Exhibition

Now on view in LSU MOA’s Art in Louisiana: Views into the Collection landscape gallery is Mark Messersmith’s Summer 2010, a sculptural painting based on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Learn more about this work’s symbolic imagery in this closer look blog post by LSU MOA Graduate Assistant Kirsten Campbell.

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