The Hidden South Shop is a space created in 2021 by artist, photographer, and treasure hunter, Brent Walker. He travels through the South in search of unique objects with captivating stories to bring back to his shop, located just a stone’s throw from the French Quarter in New Orleans. Our shop is a unique fusion of retail space and an ongoing art project. 

Art

Our primary focus is outsider art. We are particularly fond of prison art, trench art, tramp art–anything made by people who aren’t traditionally trained. In addition, we carry a large selection of work by local New Orleans artists.

We Make Art

At The Hidden South, we are constantly creating in various mediums, but our primary focus is on assemblage and found object art. 

We offer assemblage art classes a few times a month, subscribe to our newsletter below for updates on upcoming classes and workshops. 

Oddities

Our collection is a reflection of our love for the strange and obscure. When you walk into our shop, you can be sure to find a large array of items you’ve never seen before. If it deviates from the ordinary, you’re likely to find it here. And almost everything in the shop is available for you to take home with you.

Antiques and Collectibles

We have an array of antiques and collectibles, from one-of-a-kind furniture to a memorial book signed by PT Barnum. We carry intriguing light fixtures and we are a little obsessed with old bottles. And we have an ever growing selection of repurposed items that have been given new life. 

We have thousands of items awaiting your exploration. If you're a curious human, this is a place made for you.