April 26, 2025

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Artists along the fence at Jackson Square around 1960.

On the Origin of Jackson Square Artists: “They were a Rowdy Bunch”

A move to establish a French Quarter Bohemian colony in 1920 eventually led to the Jackson Square fence becoming one of the world’s most beloved art galleries. – by J. Michael Warner ⚜️ Originally published in the French Quarter Journal, August 2023.  Back in 1851, the stately cast iron fence surrounding Jackson Square park was built with utility in mind – and for more than 180 years, it has performed that duty admirably, protecting the green-space gardens at night. But...