Stephanie Porras
@periodeye.bsky.social
Art historian @ Tulane. Working on visual, material and built cultures of early modern Northern Europe, the Spanish empire and the Dutch Atlantic. Never too busy for a happy hour. My employer really wants me to note: all these views are mine not theirs.
My poor Louisiana dog is so very cold (it was 55 when I took this, it’s now over 60 and she is still there). Yes I will put a dang sweater on her
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My poor Louisiana dog is so very cold (it was 55 when I took this, it’s now over 60 and she is still there). Yes I will put a dang sweater on her
We did it! My CA ass was carefully supervised and bf declared it good. TRIUMPH
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We did it! My CA ass was carefully supervised and bf declared it good. TRIUMPH
Guys we did it, third time making gumbo and have met with @carey.bsky.social approval
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Guys we did it, third time making gumbo and have met with @carey.bsky.social approval
It’s been a lovely few days with some of my favorite people. Art, cocktails, snow. Celebrating @photoartstar.bsky.social first solo show in Paris
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It’s been a lovely few days with some of my favorite people. Art, cocktails, snow. Celebrating @photoartstar.bsky.social first solo show in Paris
Being chair of an art dept is fun sometimes (these are homecoming glass and metal casting demos)
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Being chair of an art dept is fun sometimes (these are homecoming glass and metal casting demos)
Beautiful morning for a walk
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Beautiful morning for a walk
Always think of my grandfather on Veterans Day - someone who actually Gained weight in basic training bc was first time he had regular high calorie meals. Also him and my 2 brothers who served/serve look so much alike.
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Always think of my grandfather on Veterans Day - someone who actually Gained weight in basic training bc was first time he had regular high calorie meals. Also him and my 2 brothers who served/serve look so much alike.
Also took the teen and tween thrifting this morning and a lovely Honduran abuelita berated me (nicely) for my kids not speaking Spanish - I was surprised she was so chatty and then realized this was the shirt I am wearing today…everyone recognizes the mazapan logo, lol
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Also took the teen and tween thrifting this morning and a lovely Honduran abuelita berated me (nicely) for my kids not speaking Spanish - I was surprised she was so chatty and then realized this was the shirt I am wearing today…everyone recognizes the mazapan logo, lol
New Orleans writers, photographers, and other friends. We are so delighted to host Teju Cole for the 2025 Sandra Garrard Memorial Lecture this Thursday, 11/6 at 6 pm, in Freeman Auditorium (use Newcomb Art Museum for directions then follow signs).
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New Orleans writers, photographers, and other friends. We are so delighted to host Teju Cole for the 2025 Sandra Garrard Memorial Lecture this Thursday, 11/6 at 6 pm, in Freeman Auditorium (use Newcomb Art Museum for directions then follow signs).
Autumn in new Orleans
November 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Autumn in new Orleans
Unbelievably grateful to our fantastic donor and to Jamie at the AIC for enabling a wonderful morning looking at prints and drawings with Tulane students on our Chicago study trip
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Unbelievably grateful to our fantastic donor and to Jamie at the AIC for enabling a wonderful morning looking at prints and drawings with Tulane students on our Chicago study trip
My brother continues to win the random gift sweepstakes. Behold our Halloween cheese and charcuterie board which just arrived and my children are setting upon like wild animals
October 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
My brother continues to win the random gift sweepstakes. Behold our Halloween cheese and charcuterie board which just arrived and my children are setting upon like wild animals
The absolute best piece of departmental mail: a delightful book by a brilliant friend. While nothing compares to Marden reciting Pliny on his villa while visiting the Getty, chapters like ‘so your architect blew through your budget: now what (Vitruvius)’ give you a sense of her insightful humor ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The absolute best piece of departmental mail: a delightful book by a brilliant friend. While nothing compares to Marden reciting Pliny on his villa while visiting the Getty, chapters like ‘so your architect blew through your budget: now what (Vitruvius)’ give you a sense of her insightful humor ❤️
Mississippi, I was unfamiliar with your game.
October 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Mississippi, I was unfamiliar with your game.
Lunch. Hot stuff always hits right.
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Lunch. Hot stuff always hits right.
Forgot to add the pic. Also we are listening to talking heads. Mondays will Monday but there are silver linings to be found
October 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Forgot to add the pic. Also we are listening to talking heads. Mondays will Monday but there are silver linings to be found
Chantilly is truly a gem, my first time here.
October 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Chantilly is truly a gem, my first time here.
Welp I made it and it was WORTH IT
October 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Welp I made it and it was WORTH IT
After Tres Riches Heures conference and giving a lecture in Nijmegen making a quick stop at the Willem de Rooij/Diek Valkenburg show in Utrecht, which has left me with lots of thoughts…
October 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
After Tres Riches Heures conference and giving a lecture in Nijmegen making a quick stop at the Willem de Rooij/Diek Valkenburg show in Utrecht, which has left me with lots of thoughts…
Such a treat to hear dawoud bey talk about 3 powerful photo/video series now up at NOMA. If you could make it over there for the second half of today’s opening talks, you should!
September 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Such a treat to hear dawoud bey talk about 3 powerful photo/video series now up at NOMA. If you could make it over there for the second half of today’s opening talks, you should!
Annual reminder that aquamob is New Orleans PREMIER dystopian horror community theater aquatic ballet company. Every year they outdo themselves
September 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Annual reminder that aquamob is New Orleans PREMIER dystopian horror community theater aquatic ballet company. Every year they outdo themselves
Bean update: I have royal coronas prepared à la Bon appetit (had some w greens and their broth for lunch, pizza beans planned for tomorrow) and these pink citys destined to be refried for burritos later. If I don’t eat them all first.
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bean update: I have royal coronas prepared à la Bon appetit (had some w greens and their broth for lunch, pizza beans planned for tomorrow) and these pink citys destined to be refried for burritos later. If I don’t eat them all first.
Officially soliciting recipe ideas for my bean haul
September 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Officially soliciting recipe ideas for my bean haul
Did I just spend 75 min in line for the grand opening of my fave Taiwanese bakery chain and then spend 50 bucks on baked goods and various milk teas/coffees?? Yea I did.
September 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Did I just spend 75 min in line for the grand opening of my fave Taiwanese bakery chain and then spend 50 bucks on baked goods and various milk teas/coffees?? Yea I did.
I would like to channel the DGAF attitude of my dog, who simply laid down when I took her out for a walk/potty break. Same girl, same.
September 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I would like to channel the DGAF attitude of my dog, who simply laid down when I took her out for a walk/potty break. Same girl, same.