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.

India

Ina Kaur

Ceramic

Mexico

Julian Touceda

Painting

Africa

Biseat Yawkal

Painting

Colombia

Mario Padilla

Painting

Palestine/Lebanon

Hasmig Vartanian

Painting

Russia

Mariia Orlova

Painting

France

Flora Cabili

Video

Serbia

Zana Ranđelović Brown

Painting

Vietnam

Hoàng Huệ Phương

Painting

Japan

Kaori Maeyama

Painting

Japan

Masahiro Arai

Painting

Poland

Magda Boreysza

Painting