A Brief History Of Haitian Art
Haitian Art: A Testament to Human Resilience and Creativity
Haiti has been in the headlines following the devastating earthquake in January, which caused immense suffering and inspired Inspired by nature - Artist Robert Tucker talks about himself and his artist experience in this exclusive article. Inspired by nature The glorious portal of a new year is again upon me. My mind has wondered since the start of 2008 as to which direction my creative self will take. For me a torrent of feelings were released in… global solidarity. As the dust settles, the damage to the country’s cultural heritage, such as Haitian, reminds us of the good in human nature.
The formal history of Haitian art began in 1943 when American DeWitt Peters moved to Haiti to teach English. Passionate about art, he noticed a lack of galleries and exhibition spaces in the country. Driven by a vision to provide a space for local talent to develop their skills and earn a living, Peters established Le Center d’Art in Port-au-Prince in 1944. The center functioned as both an art school and gallery, nurturing local artists, many of whom later gained international recognition.
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“A Brief History Of Haitian Art”
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