No artist has captured the heartbeat and spirit of New Orleans on canvas like James Michalopoulos. His whimsical and vibrant paintings of the city's Creole cottages, townhouses and shotguns convey the color and character of NOLA's distinctive neighborhoods. It's often said that he paints the way New Orleans "feels." His reverence for the city's people and places and their unmistakable rhythm can be felt in every brushstroke. In MICHALOPOULOS - THE ART OF CELEBRATION, follow the wayward journey of this remarkable, self-taught painter. The son of a Greek immigrant and prominent architect whose Modernist buildings define downtown Pittsburgh, Michalopoulos' wanderlust led him to New Orleans decades ago. From his life as a New Orleans street artist, to his celebrated streetscapes, to his record-breaking Jazz Fest posters, the hour-long documentary explores his love affair with the city that became his muse
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:56:48