JAMNOLAJonny Liss seemed destined to make his mark on New Orleans’ cultural scene since moving there 28 years ago. He was all set to do so with his immersive, artistic funhouse JAMNOLA (Joy-Art-Music New Orleans). In launching JAMNOLA, Liss and co-founder Chad Smith ended up working with 20 local artists and nine collaborators on the 5,400-square-foot, 12 room fantasy land. Nadi Hat, JAMNOLABlinged-out umbrellas, giant crawfish, feather chandeliers, a sequined alligator, a virtual costume closet, Liss’ love letter to his adopted hometown hasn’t suffered from its post-COVID-19 retrofit. I love all the different people, the characters.”Inside the "Bayou Bling" room at JAMNOLA, New Orleans.

Source: Forbes November 15, 2020 14:37 UTC