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That “temple of art” now ﬂourishes under the innovative leadership of Director Susan M. Taylor, who is committed to weaving NOMA more deeply into the city’s fabric. Her mission? That visitors think of NOMA as their museum — an idea Delgado would no doubt approve. NOMA now has 46 galleries housing what is, in any terms, an outstanding permanent collection. With nearly 40,000 objects, the installations and exhibitions appeal to casual visitors and art buffs alike, with historical periods represented from the Italian Renaissance to the best of the contemporary world. A wealth of American and European art — particularly French — makes up much of the collection, with names such as Monet, Renoir, Picasso, and Pollock all part of its dynamic stable. Louisiana artists also have a marked presence, and the museum boasts photography, ceramics, and glassworks from cultures around the globe, plus outstanding holdings in African, pre-Columbian, and Asian art. Sculpture shapes a huge part of NOMA’s artistic life. Free to the public, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is a ﬁve-acre landscaped sanctuary, with more than 60 striking sculptures surrounded by lush subtropical horticulture. Where else can you stroll past a Henry Moore while breathing in the fragrance of magnolias and jasmine? It’s a museum that truly belongs to everyone, from small children to senior citizens. NOMA runs a comprehensive program of educational talks, public events, and special exhibitions as well as festivals and family days. Future exhibitions will illuminate the history of innovation and design in decorative arts from the World’s Fairs, explore the history of photography at NOMA, and address Southern identity. If Delgado were around today to see what NOMA has become, he would ﬁnd his temple alive and well, and drawing in a diverse slice of the public as he always hoped it would. Clockwise from left: Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France by Elisabeth Vigeé-Lebrun; Portrait of a Young Woman by Amedeo Modigliani; a gallery of modern sculpture and paintings One Collins C. Diboll Circle New Orleans, LA 504.658.4100 noma.org usairwaysmag.com APRIL 2013 93 http://www.noma.org http://www.noma.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - April 2013

US Airways - April 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Ballpark Food
Hub Crawl: San Francisco International Airport
Wine & Dine: 20 Wines Under $20
Wine & Dine: True Brew: Puerto Rico Coffee
Great Tastes: Luna Red
Great Escapes: Couples Resorts
Adventure: Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Great Escapes: Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Adventure: High Springs, Florida
Gear Up: Golf
Special Section: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Travel Feature: Grazing in Venice, Italy
US Airways Feature: 50+ Year Employees
No Strings Attached: Brad Paisley
The Rise of Hotel Restaurants
Phoenix Flair
Celebrate New Orleans: Art. Culture. Music.
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - April 2013