Julian Opie Installs Two Works in Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition in New Orleans
The Facts
On June 22, 2026, The Helis Foundation announced the inclusion of works by Julian Opie in the latest edition of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition (PCSE). The exhibition, recognized as the leading rotating public sculpture show in the American South, occupies downtown New Orleans along Poydras Street from Convention Center Boulevard to North Galvez Street. Among 13 installations on view, Opie presents "Yellow phone." (2023) and "Turquoise hair." (2023), both from his Busan Walkers series. The sculptures, rendered in high-gloss auto paint on aluminum, depict figures in motion derived from drawings of passersby photographed on the Busan seafront.
The Signal
Opie's inclusion strengthens the PCSE's reputation as a venue for internationally recognized artists in a public setting. The works' translation of digital photography into simplified, volumetric forms reflects Opie's ongoing exploration of movement and virtual space. For the New Orleans public art landscape, this addition signals continued investment in high-profile, rotating installations that engage with contemporary figuration and urban gesture.
- Artists: Julian Opie
- Locations: New Orleans
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