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A zoo second-line was in the plans for the installation at Rubensteins, with art designed by Courtney "Ceaux" Buckley. Rendering: Courtesy of Celebrate Canal!
New, large-scale art installations are going up along Canal Street.
Why it matters: The art project looks a lot like house floats, but on a bit grander scale, thanks to the cohesion between them.
The big picture: The "Windows on Canal" project comes from Celebrate Canal!, a grassroots coalition whose aim is to drive new interest and revitalization along one of New Orleans' largest and most visible thoroughfares.
Zoom in: Working with Where Y'Art Works, "Windows on Canal" has been installing large-scale, 3D art projects at several Canal Street businesses since early April.
- The artists included Monique Lorden, Courtney "Ceaux" Buckley, Bryan Brown, Tyla Maiden, Breanna Thompson and Jacques Francois.
- Their work can be spotted at the Palace Cafe, Saenger Theatre, the Sheraton, Rubensteins, Canal Place and the Ruby Slipper.
Between the lines: New Orleans' favorite runaway, Scrim, serves as a theme throughout all the pieces, a press release says.
- "Throughout the experience, Scrim's adventures become a celebration of Canal Street revitalization, New Orleans resilience and a display of what's possible when a community comes together," said Cat Todd, Where Y'Art Works cofounder and creative director, in the release.
The installations will be up through early July, the coalition says.
What we're watching: To celebrate the works, the coalition has additional events planned into the summer, including a scavenger hunt, an art and architecture stroll, a culinary experience and a fashion show. Details have not yet been announced.
Editor's note: This story has been corrected throughout to reflect an updated project timeline with installations beginning in April (not March) as well as an updated list of artist collaborators and locations.