As visitors gather in New Orleans this week and millions tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday, Williams will be celebrating her artistry and culture. “I come from a great and beautiful culture, and I want the world to see it the same way as I do,” said Williams, 26, who is the first person to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art. NEW YORK – Jan. 8, 2025 – The NFL announced today that renowned New Orleans artist Tahj 'Queen Tahj' Williams will be the first ever to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art for Super Bowl LIX. Following her debut as the first artist to create a Super Bowl logo, the NFL has unveiled Queen Tahj’s Super Bowl LIX theme art. Nationwide — Queen Tahj Williams, a 26-year-old African American woman from New Orleans, is making history as the first artist to design both the Super Bowl logo and its theme art. Her beadwork, which honors the Black Masking tradition, highlights the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans on a global stage. New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is stretched across buildings near the Caesars Superdome By Associated The New Orleans artist's intricate beadwork honors centuries of Black Masking tradition while making NFL history. By Kimberly Wilson · Updated January 7, 2025 Super Bowl LIX is more than just U.S. Artist Tahj "Queen Tahj" Williams will bring Black New Orleans culture to the largest stage in American sports at the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, with a logo and theme art that celebrate heritage NEW ORLEANS – Queen Tahj Williams, a 26-year-old artist rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans, has made history as the first Black woman to design the Super Bowl logo and theme art for the NFL. Her beadwork for Super Bowl LIX celebrates the centuries-old Black Masking tradition, a cultural practice unique to the city and steeped The NFL’s partnership with Queen Tahj highlights the league’s commitment to celebrating local culture and ensuring that Super Bowl LIX allows the New Orleans community to see itself reflected on one of the world’s biggest stages. Super Bowl LIX will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9, 2025. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — By day, 26-year-old Queen Tahj is a cybersecurity expert. However, her passion for art is slowly gaining her national attention. This year, Tahj’s designs made the jump from Mardi Gras standout to the Super Bowl stage. Months before the Chiefs and Eagles earned a ticket to NEW YORK – January 8, 2025 – The NFL announced today that renowned New Orleans artist Tahj ‘Queen Tahj’ Williams will be the first ever to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art for Super Bowl LIX. Following her debut as the first artist to create a Super Bowl logo, the NFL has unveiled Queen Tahj’s Super Bowl LIX theme art. Buildings in New Orleans’ Central Business District are a lot more colorful than they were just a few months ago. Dozens of murals have popped up in the area ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Most were designed and painted by local artists, including Brandan "BMIKE" Odums, Carl Joe Williams and Patrick Louisiana native Lauren Daigle is celebrating what she sees as “vindication” as she prepares to perform at the pregame show for the Super Bowl. The 33-year-old Christian recording artist is slated to join jazz musician Trombone Shorty on Sunday for a rendition of “America the Beautiful” at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Daigle’s participation in the major sporting event is an Apple Music is hosting a Super Bowl LIX Halftime show news conference ahead of the highly-anticipated performance Sunday. Grammy Award-winning artist and New Orleans native, Ledisi will New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne showcases elements of his new mural on Poydras Street ahead of the Super Bowl. (wvue) “I added my wife right here. Lauren Daigle Triumphantly Returns To New Orleans. Lauren Daigle will perform “America the Beautiful” at the 2025 Super Bowl. She will perform alongside Trombone Shorty, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game is scheduled for February 9 and will feature a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Local Festivals, Art, And Culture For my friends in media and for the Philly and KC fans traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl — welcome! Hope you enjoy all New Orleans has to offer SBLIX Theme Art Hero Video NEW YORK – Jan. 8, 2025 – The NFL announced today that renowned New Orleans artist Tahj 'Queen Tahj' Williams will be the first ever to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art for Super Bowl LIX. Following her debut as the first artist to create a Super Bowl logo, the NFL has unveiled Queen Tahj’s Super The Art of Whiskey - The Super Bowl Whiskey Experience happening at Antoine's Restaurant, 713 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, United States on Thu Feb 06 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The NFL announced New Orleans artist Tahj ‘Queen Tahj’ Williams will be the first ever to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo and theme art for Super Bowl LIX. Following her debut as the first artist to create a Super Bowl logo, the NFL has unveiled Queen Tahj’s Super Bowl LIX theme art. In time for the Super Bowl in New Orleans artist “BMIKE” and his students have created a mural that contrasts the art of Sister Gertrude Morgan and John T. Scott.
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