Refreshing America

Welcome to "Refreshing America," a visual arts exhibition that celebrates the vibrant and diverse contributions of international artists who have made New Orleans their home. This unique showcase brings together the creative talents of artists from around the globe, offering an eclectic mix of styles, mediums, and cultural perspectives that enrich the city's artistic landscape.

We invite you to explore each participating artist. Through their work, these artists not only highlight the beauty of their own cultural heritage but also demonstrate the profound impact that immigrants and foreign-born creatives have had on United States' arts and culture. This exhibition stands as a testament to the boundless potential of cross-cultural collaboration that makes New Orleans a true melting pot of creativity and innovation.

Refreshing America exhibited at the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans in the Summer of 2025.

Germany

Sibylle Peretti

sculpture

Angola

Jose Fernandes

Photography

United Kingdom

Kate McNee

sculpture

Russia

Mariia Orlova

Painting

Mexico

Belinda Flores-Shinshillas

Painting

Croatia

Srdjan Loncar

Installation & Multimedia

Mexico

Isabel Perez Gomez

Painting

Russian

Anya Lincoln

Painting

Brazil

Bruna Petalla

Painting

Mexico

Hugo Montero

Painting

Poland

Magda Boreysza

Painting

Africa

Biseat Yawkal

Painting