Lafayette Square is an Art Destination! Art critic Doug MacCash weighs in on the best of 2009December 28, 2009, 1:54PMShould old exhibits be forgot and never brought to mind? No way. In 2009, the New Orleans art scene was as colorful and explosive as the night sky on New Year’s Eve. It was the year the curtain closed on Prospect.1 New Orleans amid international applause, the year Louisiana ArtWorks went to work, Ogden Museum of Southern Art director Rick Gruber bowed out after a triumphant decade, and the Voodoo Music Experience got into the art biz. Here’s a toast to my 10 favorite 2009 exhibits, objects and installations. The suite of sculptures in Lafayette Square — including Louise Bourgeois’ eye-shaped benches, Tara Conley’s weird bronze "Bunny" and Aria Da Capo’s giant, concrete morning glories — bring a certain "Alice in Wonderland" vibe to the city center. The works, put in place from 2008-2009, are part of freelance sculpture-park producers Michael Manjarris and Peter Lundberg’s all-volunteer "Sculpture for New Orleans" project that has so far planted 28 modernist marvels in public spaces and college campuses. Thanks Doug. We think the three pieces are great too!    Here is more about the three fabulous artists who have placed their work in Lafayette Square: Louise Bourgeois, Tara Conley, and Aria da Capo. These artists are participating with Michael Manjarris and Peter Lundberg in bringing Sculpture for New Orleans to the City. Here's a link to other wonderful public art around the City. Benches Are Here! Eight benches have been installed around the perimeter of the park under the shade of the oak trees for our neighborhood friends to enjoy our beautiful outdoor space . Please share your comments with us about the benches. 
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