Art as a catalyst: Can art help save the planet?

Art as a catalyst: Can art help save the planet?

November 16th at 2:30 PM during Forestival Join Miro Hoffman, Michel Varisco, Hannah Chalew and Anne Blenker for a lively discussion with moderator Alexandra Mora. Sponsored by the Swiss Touch Initiative at A Studio in the Woods, 13401 Patterson Road, New Orleans,...
Canvas Magazine Interview

Canvas Magazine Interview

Thanks to Erin McNutt and Pamela Reed for the detailed story on my artwork in Canvas Magazine. Excerpts from the article: Michel Varisco lives in a charming little cottage in Faubourg St. John along with her protective chihuahua, Rocket. Her home, as well as the...
“Below Sea Level” new work premiers at A Gallery For Fine Photography

“Below Sea Level” new work premiers at A Gallery For Fine Photography

Below Sea Level, new photographs and assemblages Dec 9 – Feb 25 A Gallery For Fine Photography; 241 Chartres, New Orleans, LA 504-568-1313 A collection of staged, magical realist photographs in which Varisco imagines Louisiana as a modern-day Atlantis with...
“Turning” Opening Dedication Event for Prospect.4

“Turning” Opening Dedication Event for Prospect.4

  The opening dedication of “Turning: prayer wheels for the Mississippi River” on Prospect.4 biennial opening weekend was a wonderful event. Photo: Julie Dermansky Commissioned by the Arts Council of New Orleans Percent for Art program, the City of...