Bodies of Knowledge

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Zhang Huan. Courtesy of Zhang Huan Studio and Pace Gallery.

"Family Tree," 2000. Chromogenic color prints on Fuji Archival paper

In an exhibit that reflects on the weighty idea of “language” through a diverse range of media from books to silent film to ashes to musical scores, the New Orleans Museum of Art welcomes ten international contemporary artists to its galleries. Bodies of Knowledge proposes new ways of experiencing and studying how language has shaped our collective histories, and how it might shape our futures—hopefully for the better. Artists included are: Manon Bellet, Wafaa Bilal, Garrett Bradley, Adriana Corral, Mahmoud Chouki, Zhang Huan, William Kentridege, Shirin Neshat, Edward Spots, and Wilmer Wilson IV.  Read below about each individual installations within Bodies of Knowledge, as well as the many supplementary programs associated with the exhibition.  noma.org. 

June 28: Opening Reception—Friday Nights at NOMA

June 29–October 5: Artists' Choice Film Series

July 10: Gallery Talk with Curatorial Fellow Allison Young

July 17: Gallery Activation of "168.01" by Wafaa Bilal

July 17–October 5: "Safar" Musical Performances by Mahmoud Chouki

July 19: Artist's Perspectives with Wafaa Bilal—Friday Nights at NOMA

July 24:  Gallery Activation of "Brèves braises," by Menon Bellet

July 24: Gallery Talk with Curatorial Fellow Allison Young

August 14: Gallery Talk with Curator Katie Pfohl

August 14: Gallery Talk: Wafaa Bilal’s "168:01"