Dinner with a Curator: "Warpaint: The Aerial Artistry of World War II"
Schedule
Tue Sep 02 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130 | New Orleans, LA
Beyond clever personalization, the aircraft of World War II were covered with patterns, stripes, codes, and colors that were meant to blend in, stand out, or communicate secret information. Using historic imagery, Museum Curator and Restoration Manager Cory Graff will explore the strange world of g-symbols, leopard spots, invasion stripes, and transit panels that helped aviators know who was who in the tumultuous skies over the battlefield.The evening’s presentation will highlight how imagery changed on aircraft towards the end of the war, the distinctive markings of the B-29, and some lesser-known aircraft used in the atomic bomb missions.
Dinner with a Curator is an evening of dinner and history hosted by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar culinary team and Museum professionals. Guests participate in discussion on a featured topic related to World War II, which is interpreted through the Museum's collection and a theme-inspired three-course dinner paired with beverage specials. Ticket sales end 48 hours prior to the start of the event.
Learn more and buy tickets here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/dinner-curator-warpaint-aerial-artistry-world-war-ii
