The Created World of Enrique Alférez
Mondays (10:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Wednesdays (10:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Thursdays (10:00 AM - 05:00 PM, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Fridays (10:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Saturdays (10:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Sundays (10:00 AM - 05:00 PM). Until April 2
Easily recognizable for its simple elegant lines, excellent craftsmanship, and iconic imagery, the work of Enrique Alférez has become an integral part of the city of New Orleans. Alférez was a driven artist, dedicated to a democratic ideal of public art, and unflinching in his vision of the world he created.
Born in 1901 in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico, Alférez was the son of an artist who was trained in Europe and sculpted religious figures in Northern Mexico. At the age of 12, Alférez left home to work for Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution. After the revolution, Alférez made his way to Chicago for formal art training. On his way to Yucatan for a sculptural commission, he stopped in New Orleans in May 1929, and made the city his home. Over the next seven decades he produced a legion of works, both public and private, that stand as testament to his unique ability, exuberance and vision.
The exhibition will feature sculptural work in bronze, plaster, wood, and terra cotta, as well as a selection of works on paper.
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Price
$10 Adults; $8 Seniors (65 and over) and Students (with current i.d.); $5 Children 5 to 17; Free Children under 5 and Museum members. Free except for special events (i.e. Ogden After Hours - $5): University of New Orleans Students, Faculty, Staff (with current i.d.). Thursdays are free to Louisiana residents, courtesy of the Helis Foundation. Please note other special event prices (such as Ogden After Hours) may vary.