The Generation LA 2 exhibition will feature works from Maria Levitsky, UNO ‘12, Sophie Lvoff, Tulane ‘13, Lauren Hegge, LSU ’13 and Jamie Johnson, LA Tech ‘14. The exhibition will present a wide range of ways in which photography can be used to create contemporary art. Through installations, large-scale assemblages and alternative and analogue/digital hybrid processes, [...]
Photography at LSU
Portfolio by Thomas Neff “Katrina: Hanging Out and Holding On” profiled in South by South East Magazine
It was the human factor initially that led Baton Rouge based photographer Thomas Neff into the maelstrom that became New Orleans after Katrina hit. As a volunteer in the city during the first week following the great deluge, he saw first hand, not only confusion and suffering, but the persistence and strength of the people [...]
Kristine Thompson, Assistant Professor of Photography/Digital Art receives an Investing in Artists grant from the Center for Cultural Innovation
Assistant Professor of Photography/Digital Art Kristine Thompson is a recipient of an Investing in Artists grant from the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). The California-based organization recognized 29 visual and literary artists in its latest round of Equipment/Tools and Artistic Innovation awards. Thompson’s grant will allow her to purchase the photographic and video equipment necessary for an [...]
Malcolm McClay brings Austrian & Irish artists to Good Children Gallery, New Orleans
Post- Fordlândia An exhibition of new collaborative work by Tom Flanagan & Megs Morley at Goodchildren Gallery New Orleans, Curated by Malcolm McClay. 11 August at 18:00 until 1 September at 17:00 Post- Fordlândia is a series of films and photographic works exploring the ruins of Fordlândia, Henry Ford’s failed utopian, white-picket town constructed in 1928 in the [...]
BFA Photo alumna Kellye Eisworth wins 1st place in international competition
The Mpls Photo Center in Minneapolis recently announced the juror’s selection for “The Human Condition: A Survey of Humanity” Recent BFA Photo alumna Kellye Eisworth won first place with her photograph, My Father, Pensive. Opening Reception, Saturday November 10th 2012 On Exhibit November 10th, 2012 through January 4th, 2013 Link to all entries: here Annie Griffiths-Belt, Juror Statement: [...]
LSU School of Art Well Represented Among Winners of Art Melt
The School of Art was well represented among the winners of the ninth annual Forum 35 Art Melt at the Shaw Center for the Performing Arts in Baton Rouge last month. Alumni Kellye Eisworth (Photography, ‘12) won 1st place. Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Courtney Barr won 2nd place. Alumni Kimberly Bates (Painting, ‘09) won [...]
