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Drum Major of NOLA, Keith Duncan Mural Dedication
January 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CST
Major drum roll, please! Join us as we celebrate the dedication of Drum Major of Nola, the latest installment of New Orleans’ signature multi-mural collection, Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of Arts New Orleans. High step your way to Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Saturday, January 13 from 1pm-3pm.
Enjoy free admission, a special appearance by St. Augustine Marching 100, sweet treats by La Vie En Rose Cafe, giveaways, and more celebrating the latest mural masterpiece by legendary New Orleans artist Keith Duncan!
KEITH DUNCAN MURAL NEW ORLEANS, 2024
Created by New Orleans-native Keith Duncan, this mural pays tribute to a grand tradition of marching band pageantry and performance at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Dressed in an invented uniform decorated with the fleur-de-lis, the monumental acrobatic drum major additionally symbolizes the vibrant spirit and rich musical traditions synonymous with the city of New Orleans. Set against a highly patterned background, the allegorical figure alludes to Duncan’s continued engagement with the subjects of HBCU marching bands and musicians. The archetypical drum major—a representation of Black excellence— alludes to the collective mission of all HBCUs to promote Black knowledge production and preserve cultural heritage.