Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and captivating world of New Orleans second line parades as Art Conscious Gallery proudly presents the opening of “Back When the Good Times Rolled: Charles Muir Lovell Photographs.” This exciting exhibition, featuring color photographs capturing the essence of second line celebrations, will debut at Art Conscious in Arabi with an opening reception on Saturday, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The photographs showcased in this exhibit, captured between 2009 and 2021, were featured in the 100-page large-format photography book, “Back When the Good Times Rolled,” generously supported by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. This remarkable book, which includes a foreword by Don Marshall of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and essays by esteemed writers and curators, offers a profound exploration of New Orleans’ rich cultural heritage.

Visitors to the gallery will have the opportunity to not only admire Lovell’s stunning photographs but also to purchase copies of the book and select prints. Additionally, an e-book version priced at $10 will be available for purchase on Blurb.com, providing accessibility to Lovell’s remarkable work to a broader audience.

Charles Muir Lovell’s photographs, renowned for their authenticity and visual storytelling, have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions and are part of esteemed collections, including the Historic New Orleans Collection, NOMA, and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of New Orleans second line culture through Lovell’s lens at Art Conscious Gallery, located at 6601 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, for an unforgettable evening celebrating art, culture, and community. The exhibition will run from March 9 to April 6, 2024.