Rene Pierre, born and raised in New Orleans, received a BA and a Masters in Educational Administration from Xavier University of Louisiana. After he obtained his first degree, Pierre worked as an assistant curator of exhibits for the Louisiana State Museum. There, he played a vital role in the installation of the exhibit, Mardi Gras in Louisiana at the Presbytere in Jackson Square.
Pierre has also worked as a special events coordinator for the Contemporary Arts Center, and taught art in several Orleans Parish Schools, notably the Mardi Gras Signature School. He was the driving force behind the early years of the Krewe of Ashanti in the nineties, the first evening procession led by African-Americans.
Rene Pierre works as a professional art director for various parade floats, and resides in Gretna, Louisiana.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781455622610 |
| ISBN 10 | 1455622613 |
| Title | Carnival Noir |
| Author | Rene Pierre |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pelican Publishing Company |
| Year published | 2020-02-17 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |