The largest biennial of international contemporary art ever organized in the United States opens in the Big Easy. So what is it? Eighty-one artists, from 39 countries with art installations in over 23 locations throughout the Greater New Orleans area. That is the beginning of the definition of Prospect .1. The real fun is finding out or rather interpretting for yourself, exactly what Prospect .1 is all about.
The exhibit opened on November 1st. My great fortune had just landed me in New Orleans for Halloween and a wedding….getting the time to experience a handful of sites in this feat was more than the proverbial icing on the king cake of my vacation. Sorry, I just had to type that.
When you go to the website, read the WHY tab. Learn why New Orleans was chosen for this history-making event.
I always have too much fun in New Orleans. That’s what New Orleans is,…one word, “too”. Since Hurricane Katrina, my visits are always impactful in ways I never anticipate. Prospect .1 will make you think and appreciate and question and smile. It will make your eyes widen and your heart swell. Go. Go to New Orleans. Go see something you have never seen in this country before…..Go. Fly. Book a hotel. Support ART. Support New Orleans.
