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Dimitri Fouquet, New Orleans Artist

  On June 24, 1943, Dimitri Fouquet’s life began as Wayne Fouquet on a wooden kitchen table in Algiers Point on the West Bank of the murky Mississippi River. Across the river, Algiers shares the same thick humid air in which New Orleans Voodoo folklore was born through whispered stories about Baron Samedi, the original Dr. John, and Marie Laveau; two spirits Fouquet would capture in oil. “The Algiers Ferry” by Dimitri Fouquet “The Algiers Courthouse” by Dimitri Fouquet "Holy Name of Mary Church and Rectory" by Dimitri Fouquet He grew up in “The Point” with his cousin Ronnie Barosse, who would later be  known as Ronnie Baron, the well-known New Orleans pianist and singer.  According to Dimitri, the boys would strip down on the levee to swim in the  Mississippi River so their mothers wouldn’t catch them with wet clothes. As  wild teens, they would sneak into the church, Holy Name of Mary, and light  their cigarettes and joints off of the candles for the poor....
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“One Man Protest on Tchoup”

  “One Man Protest on Tchoup” March 26, 2025. 📷 Kristin Fouquet

Déjà Vu: Double Exposure Exhibit

  I’m delighted to have my photograph, “Lensless Eden 02,” included in this upcoming exhibition. Many thanks to the curators! 

Snow Day in New Orleans

  "Fly Your Carnival Flag" "Ice Water" "Snow Doggie" "Sculptors of Snow" "Cold Jazz" "Ms. Mae's is Open" "Frozen Fruit" "Cold Hard Trash" "Ollie on Ice" "Coming and Going" "Snowy, Showy Display" "Sno Sno Baby" all photos copyright 2025 Kristin Fouquet

"Triskaphobia" and "Anemophobia" at the NOPA Gallery

  My photographs, "Triskaphobia" and "Anemophobia," are on display as part of the Abstract Sur-real exhibit at the New Orleans Photo Alliance Center Gallery until January 14, 2025. 7899 Oak Street.  (504) 919-4510

Abstract, Sur-real Exhibit Opening Reception Next Saturday

  One week away until the opening reception! I'm so excited to have my photographs, "Anemophobia" and "Triskaphobia," included in this fantastic exhibit. Many thanks to the curators and the New Orleans Photo Alliance! Hope to see you there!

"Suffrage or Suffer" collage published at Writers Resist!

  "Suffrage or Suffer" by Kristin Fouquet 2024     Happy Election Day! I'm delighted to have my collage, "Suffrage or Suffer," in the Fall 2024 Issue of  Writers Resist ! Many thanks to the editors! Enjoy the issue and please vote ! * Artist’s Statement In a world seduced by artificial intelligence, I assemble my collages more traditionally. I use my original printed photographs on archival paper with pigment ink, cut them, glue them on foam board, and embellish them with gold paint.