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The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See

ESSENCE Festival may be over, but if you missed it, New Orleans is a great place to visit all year round. Especially if you're looking to step up your home art collection. Check out some of the amazing work spotted during a day of exploring The Big Easy!
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Art of NOLA

An artist poses with his work in the French Quarter.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA
Stacks and stacks of vibrant colorful canvases.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA
Colorful street art portraits line the French Quarter.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA

The contrast of new and old is everywhere.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA

The color palette of the city itself is like a canvas.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA

Artisan pottery on Magazine Street.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA
An artist poses with his work in The French Quarter.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA

The Blue dog by artist George Rodrigue is a NOLA icon.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA
Beautiful black art in the Warehouse District.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA

A rickshaw is decked out in graffiti.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA
Stroll through the arts district to explore the many galleries.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Joslyn Blair
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Art of NOLA

An artist works on her latest piece.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA
An artist works on his latest piece.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA

Funky cartoons for the kid in you.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA
An artist poses with his work in the French Quarter.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA
Handmade dolls if a little revenge is in order.
The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire
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Art of NOLA

Even the doors here are pure art.

The Art of New Orleans You Just Have to See
Greg Noire