Performance artist / space-maker Nailah Griffin discusses the importance "A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby" by Kara Walker holds in her creative practice and personal life. Nailah is a Brooklyn- bred / Nola-born communal artist that focuses on themes of motherhood, community, and mental health in her work.
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Performance artist / space-maker Nailah Griffin discusses the importance "A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby" by Kara Walker holds in her creative practice and personal life. Nailah is a Brooklyn- bred / Nola-born communal artist that focuses on themes of motherhood, community, and mental health in her work.
Lola Palacios & "The Lady of the House of Love" by Angela Carter
The Piece with Madame Kelso
1 hour
6 years ago
Lola Palacios & "The Lady of the House of Love" by Angela Carter
Curator and Funeral Director's Assistant Lola Palacios reflects on Angela Carter's 1975 short story, "The Lady of the House of Love." Several themes throughout Carter's tale of Romanian vampire romance interweave with Palacios' many artistic practices. We delve into the "death positivity" movement, the gendered politics of necrophilia, and Lola's recently curated exhibition "Night Perfume; An Homage to Storyville" which explores New Orleans' early 20th century Red Light District through a con...
The Piece with Madame Kelso
Performance artist / space-maker Nailah Griffin discusses the importance "A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby" by Kara Walker holds in her creative practice and personal life. Nailah is a Brooklyn- bred / Nola-born communal artist that focuses on themes of motherhood, community, and mental health in her work.