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The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet
09 Oct, 2025 - 25 Jan, 2026
They were friends, mentors, and muses. They were pivotal figures in the modern art movement emerging from the southeastern part of Louisiana. They were dedicated scholars and educators. Four men, Frank Hayden, John T. Scott, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet鈥攁rtists intertwined through a series of experiences that played out over five decades. They share a common artistic language鈥攁n exploration of Black heritage imbued with private symbolism, expression, and inspiration. Hayden reflects on his deep spiritual awareness, and reverence for faith, family, and Civil Rights. Scott鈥檚 work echoes the sights and sounds of his beloved New Orleans and his Caribbean legacy. Payton reclaims scrap metal, fabricating improvised compositions of rhythmic forms tangled with African symbolism. Bechet鈥檚 lyrical works investigate the delicacy of nature and the human experience, instilled with personal connections to the heritage of place.
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They were friends, mentors, and muses. They were pivotal figures in the modern art movement emerging from the southeastern part of Louisiana. They were dedicated scholars and educators. Four men, Frank Hayden, John T. Scott, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet鈥攁rtists intertwined through a series of experiences that played out over five decades. They share a common artistic language鈥攁n exploration of Black heritage imbued with private symbolism, expression, and inspiration. Hayden reflects on his deep spiritual awareness, and reverence for faith, family, and Civil Rights. Scott鈥檚 work echoes the sights and sounds of his beloved New Orleans and his Caribbean legacy. Payton reclaims scrap metal, fabricating improvised compositions of rhythmic forms tangled with African symbolism. Bechet鈥檚 lyrical works investigate the delicacy of nature and the human experience, instilled with personal connections to the heritage of place.
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
100 Lafayette Street Baton Rouge, LA, USA 70801
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