Shortcut Talks: Bunny Hops
Three gallery talks explore different angles of Bunny Matthews’s life and career, presented in conjuction with Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.
Our 30-minute Bunny Hops explore the work of local artist and writer Bunny Matthews from different angles, presented in conjunction withBunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.
In “Bunny’s Record Hop,” hear about Bunny’s complicated relationship with the local music scene as a critic, promoter, and designer. “Soul of the City” looks at the Ninth Ward through the cartoonist’s eyes, exploring why he viewed it as New Orleans’s most authentic neighborhood. And, in “Ain’t Dere No More,” we show how Bunny documented a changing city and its culture, reflecting on themes of loss, change, and nostalgia.
Hear This Talk
Offered daily at 2 p.m., Wednesday–Sunday*
Free and open to the public (no registration required)
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Location: Tricentennial Wing, 520 Royal Street
*This talk is offered on a rotating basis with other Shortcut Talks and may not always be available on a given day. For groups of 10 or more, please contact tours@hnoc.org.
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