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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 19, 2026 visibility 2 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

Known in New Orleans, multimedia artist will take the world stage in Venice Biennale

New Orleans-based conceptual artist Dawn DeDeaux is preparing for a career-defining presentation at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Selected by curator Dan Cameron and featured in the central exhibition "In Minor Keys," the 73-year-old artist will occupy the final room of the Arsenale. Her work, which spans photography, video, and large-scale installation, often explores existential themes, environmental fragility, and the relationship between the antique and the futuristic.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 9, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 artists

Two New Orleans Artists Selected for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

New Orleans artists Dawn DeDeaux and Big Chief Demond Melancon have been selected to participate in the 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys." This marks the first time since 2015 that artists from New Orleans have been included in the prestigious international exhibition, and they are the only representatives from the American Gulf South selected for this edition. DeDeaux is recognized for her pioneering multidisciplinary work, while Melancon is celebrated for his intricate beadwork and craftsmanship rooted in the Black Masking Indian tradition.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 artists

TWO NEW ORLEANS ARTISTS SELECTED FOR THE 61ST INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION OF LA BIENNALE DI VENEZI

New Orleans artists Dawn DeDeaux and Big Chief Demond Melancon have been selected to participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, titled "In Minor Keys." Curated by Koyo Kouoh, the exhibition marks the first time since 2015 that artists from New Orleans have been featured in the main international section. DeDeaux is recognized for her pioneering multidisciplinary work, while Melancon represents the Black Masking culture of the Young Seminole Hunters, showcasing the city's intersection of contemporary innovation and ancestral tradition.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

New Orleans Takes the Stage at the 2026 Venice Biennale

New Orleans artists Dawn DeDeaux and Demond Melancon have been selected to participate in the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026. Curated by Koyo Kouoh under the title "In Minor Keys," the exhibition marks a historic moment as two artists from the city receive simultaneous invitations to the prestigious international forum. DeDeaux, a veteran multimedia artist known for her "MotherShip Series" and environmental themes, will bring her focus on post-anthropocene landscapes to the global stage.

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