Interview with artists and producers of Better Than Me

Theo Hilton interviews artists Abdi Farah, Akasha Rabut, Ashely Teamer and Dapper Bruce Lafitte, along with printers and show organizers Cora Lautze and Julian Wellisz. Through the lens of high school football, acrylic nails, black-hair trends, and marching bands, respectively, these four New Orleans artists examine and portray identity as personal, political, communal and distinctly New Orleanian. Cora Lautze and Julian Wellisz comprise What Editions - a New Orleans based print-production studio specializing in intaglio, relief and screen, that collaborates with artists to produce limited edition print series and curates these works for galleries. On view: February 4 - March 8 Opening Reception: FRIDAY, February 7th 6:00-10:00 Daily hours: Tuesday through Sunday 12-5