So here it is.
This blog was forced from the gaping void of any truly critical public response to the plethora of art being made in New Orleans right now. What little art criticism can be found is largely congratulatory, perfunctory, poorly written, out of touch, incomplete, or unhelpful. Even if this weren't true, there still wouldn't be enough of it to go around. Honest art critical feedback sustains artists and catalyzes good work. We at NOLA Constructive hope you will take the time to consider work you have seen, and post your thoughts about it here. Be honest, and be fair. An honest critical assessment may go a long way in providing some necessary outside (and work changing) insight for an artist you support. Julia Street galleries open with a new round of shows next weekend, and St. Claude galleries open the weekend following. Go out, see the work. What is working, and what isn't? What makes you flush with excitement, and what has you running for the door? What about the museums? Are they doing a good job? Here's a place for you to tell the artists what you think of their work, anonymously, and without reproach.
Have fun!
