La Madama Bazarre

This is a cute, simple little shop on Royal. I stopped in because a friend of mine is selling some posters here and they definitely have a unique selection of different art pieces. The walls are filled with not only photographs, but unique paintings as well. The gallery feels more like you are in someone’s living room than a gallery. There are also little art sculptures for sale.
While the art here is nice, I found a few pieces a bit overpriced for what they were. Also, there was a poster on sale for $ 100 that had an obvious tear in it. It probably would be covered with a frame, but I found it to be a little off putting.

Everytime I step through the door of La Madama Bazarre I am transported to a magical world. Much of the art is based on local mythology and celebrates everything I love about New Orleans. It’s a welcome addition to the thriving LGD area (less than a block off Magazine). There’s also a fantastic tarot reader who does readings a couple times a week but you have to call to find out her schedule or check La Madamas Facebook page.

«Joi, you need to go here now,» my visiting friends from KCMO, Melissa and Justin E, declared upon discovering it just two days ago. This place is so you. And right they are! The art gallery of my twisted sultry dreams, the brand new La Madama Bazarre is chock full of mixed media: sideshow & NOLA flavor canvas paintings, Storyville bordello shadowboxes, an enormous painting of mysterious goings on in the bayou (if you aren’t intrigued by «Audubon’s Solstice of Soul’s Ball,» then I don’t want to know you), tiki cactus gardens, busts of tainted ladies, handmade giant dollies, voodoo vixen/​fortune teller art galore, and oh oh oh oh, I WANT TO LIVE IN HERE. Perhaps I already do.
I’m obsessed and I’ve only been once (and that was a scant three hours ago). My dream piece is a large photograph that looks like a painting in what is either a black glass or lucite custom frame by Austin artist, Darla Teagarden. That is so going on my wall. Most of the art, however, is by up and coming as well as established local artists. Those shadowbox bordello scenes are by Molly McGuire and after I buy the aforementioned piece, I’ll be looking at these kids next. Proprietress, Jennifer, is a delight to speak to and a kindred spirit, if this type of art is your kind of thing.
And if it isn’t, you and I have nothing in common.