Your destination for outsider art, oddities, and one-of-a-kind antiques from the Southern U.S.

At The Hidden South, we’re all about the uncommon. Whether you’re browsing online or stepping into our shop just a stone’s throw from the French Quarter in New Orleans, you’ll find treasures that are as unique as their stories. Founded in 2021 by artist, photographer, and treasure hunter Brent Walker, we’re here to bring you the strange, the storied, and the extraordinary.

What We Offer

We specialize in art, oddities, and antiques—especially the pieces that check all three boxes. Here’s what you’ll find:

  • Outsider Art: Raw, authentic works by self-taught artists, including prison art, trench art, and tramp art. Plus, a rotating selection of pieces by local New Orleans artists.
  • Oddities: From the bizarre to the beautiful, our collection of oddities is unlike anything you’ve seen before.
  • Antiques & Collectibles: Vintage furniture, rare finds (like a memorial book signed by P.T. Barnum), old bottles, and repurposed items with new life.

Made by The Hidden South

We don’t just find art—we make it, too. Using forgotten and discarded objects, we create new pieces that are as unique as the stories behind them.

  • Slit City: Dive into Brent’s intricate drawings, filled with hidden symbols and layered meanings.
  • Photography: With over 20 years behind the lens, Brent’s work captures the soul of the South and is featured throughout the shop.

Over time, we’re shifting more focus to what we create, blending our love for the past with our vision for the future.

Explore In Person or Online

Whether you’re a collector, an art lover, or just someone who loves the unusual, we’ve got something for you.

  • Shop Online: Can’t make it to New Orleans? Browse our curated collection online and have a piece of The Hidden South delivered to your door.
  • Visit Us: Step into our shop and lose yourself in thousands of one-of-a-kind items. If you’re a curious soul, this is the place for you.

Why We Do It

The Hidden South is more than a shop—it’s a passion project. We’re here for the treasure hunters, the curious minds, and the people who appreciate the beauty in the strange. Every piece we find (or create) has a story, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Ready to Explore?
Shop online now or come see us in New Orleans. Your next treasure is waiting.

Special Collections

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The Hidden South Confessional

We have a judgement free, anonymous confessional in which you can leave your secret behind and read what others have left.

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One of Our Favorite Reviews

I visited Hidden South for the first time today and came away both impressed and inspired. Walking in the door my eyes were immediately drawn to bright circus clowns, vintage toys, sad-eyed baby dolls, crucifixes, taxidermy, fantastic handmade objects and much more. The space itself is beautiful; bright, airy and full of twists and turns, lending itself to its peculiar subject matter. A mysterious room upstairs holds secrets, boxes hold old records and magazines and everything seems like it wants to tell you a story. This eccentric shop is clearly a well-composed passion project. You can feel the love in every room. Plus, the music is great, the prices are reasonable and the service friendly and top-notch. I’ll be back soon, both to shop and to soothe my soul.
-Andrea