# Arik Roper on New Orleans as an Art City, Album Cover Art, and Great Exhibitions

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Podcast: [The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692)
Published: 2026-01-19T18:41:04+00:00
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Artist Arik Roper joins the Mortal Machine Podcast to talk about New Orleans as a true art city, his experiences creating iconic cover art for legendary bands like Sleep, and what actually makes a great art exhibition. We dig into how music and visual art intersect, what it’s like working with bands whose imagery matters as much as their sound, and how artists can think differently about showing work—beyond just hanging pieces on a wall. If you’re an artist, musician, curator, or just someone who loves the New Orleans creative scene, this episode is for you. 🎨 Topics include: • New Orleans’ role in the contemporary art world • Creating album art for heavy, iconic bands • Translating music into visual language • What separates a good exhibition from a great one • Building an artistic voice that lasts 📍Check out Mortal Machine Gallery in the French Quarter at 940 and 938 Royal Street. See Arik Roper's work at Mortal Machine here . 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations with artists, comedians, and creative thinkers.

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