New Orleans According to Bunny Matthews
Discover New Orleans through the eyes of local cartoonist and writer Bunny Matthews in this tour of Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.
Duration: Approximately one hour
Capacity: 15 guests
Location: 520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor
Join us for a one-hour guided tour of Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions to discover New Orleans through the artist’s eyes. Learn how the city’s music, language, and neighborhoods shaped Bunny’s work and worldview, and how he captured the distinctive local culture in his cartoons and writings.
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Discover the rich history and culture of New Orleans with a private group outing from the Historic New Orleans Collection.
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