Night of 1000 Mona Lisas

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Written By Shawn Fink

Supporters of the restaurant were asked to come in Mona Lisa attire or wear Mona Lisa masks. Photo ©Shawn Fink for French Quarter Journal

 August 2025

When Mona Lisa Restaurant was told they’d have to move because of new building ownership, the community rallied, planning this event in support. By the time it took place, the restaurant learned it was staying put, making the block party a celebration of the neighborhood icon.

- photos by Shawn Fink

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Shawn Fink

Shawn Fink is a New Orleans-based photographer and photojournalist whose work has been featured in publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, the LA Times, the Wall Street Journal, Agence France-Presse, VOGUE, The TImes Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate, Huffington Post, New Orleans Magazine and WHERE magazine.

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