Every Second Counts , Yet Nothing Matters - HOPLA @ Fringe Festival

A one-night exhibition of sculpture and hand-knotted carpets by Max Herrlander and Bilal Amjad during New Orleans Fringe Festival.

Every Second Counts, Yet Nothing Matters

HOPLA — New Orleans

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 6–9 PM
Bywater Wonderland | 3405 Royal Street, New Orleans

For one evening during New Orleans Fringe Festival, HOPLA, a New York-based artist-run exhibition project, presents Every Second Counts, Yet Nothing Matters.

Featuring works by Max Herrlander and Bilal Amjad, the exhibition brings together two distinct artistic practices in an unconventional setting.

Herrlander's Wisdomhairs (2026), sculptural objects composed of human hair, teeth, and resin, meet Amjad's Khusrow Discovers Pamela Bathing (2025), a hand-knotted wool carpet.

Taking place in the courtyard of Bywater Wonderland, the exhibition moves beyond the traditional gallery setting, inviting unexpected encounters between art, architecture, and the people who pass through.

About HOPLA

HOPLA is a New York-based artist-run exhibition project founded by Max Herrlander and Bilal Amjad. Through temporary exhibitions in unconventional spaces, HOPLA explores how the context of an artwork shapes the experience of encountering it.

Exhibition Details

Saturday, November 14, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM
Bywater Wonderland
3405 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Learn more: hopla.gallery

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