Art
Haiti Participating in Friendly Cultures Fair in Mexico
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- Created on Saturday, June 08, 2013 12:29 PM
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (defend.ht) - The 5th edition of the friendly cultures fair, launched on May 25 2013, continues in Mexico. The multicultural event whose theme this year is "The World in Your City" extends over two weeks at the Reforma Avenue, in the heart of the Mexican capital with the participation of 86 countries including Haiti.
Beautifully Haitian Photo Project: Calling Women in New York
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- Created on Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:03 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - Vanessa Geffrard is a Haitian-American photographer working on a photo project to showcase the beauty of Haitian women entitled Beautifully Haitian.
Haitian Man's Miami Heat fandom painted on mural
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- Created on Monday, May 20, 2013 10:43 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - "I just love to paint. Just like those boys love to play basketball, I just love to paint," said Serge Toussaint. "It makes me feel good," he continued about paint the Miami Heat mural on Northeast 29th Street. "I'm a Haitian artist living in Miami and painting the team I love the most."
Basquiat's Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Major Trove of Unseen Works
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- Created on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 10:29 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - Jean Michel Baquiat's ex-girlfriend is happy she purchased her apartment she shared with the late artist and never painted over the graffiti he put on her walls. She is also glad she kept tons of notes and sketches, some even on napkins, because she is finding out, that these items of Samo's work could be worth tens of millions of dollars.
"Les Jacmeliens: Contemporary Haiti 2012" at Art Basel in Miami
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- Created on Thursday, December 06, 2012 12:42 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - Haitian Heritage Museum has partnered with International curator Michele Frisch, the Director of MUPUNAH (Musee du Pantheon National Haiti), and the Consulate General of Haiti Miami to present this year's contemporary exhibition, "Les Jacmeliens: Contemporary Haiti 2012" at Art Basel in Miami, Florida December 6.
Artist Préfète Duffaut (1923-2012) Laid to Rest
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- Created on Sunday, October 14, 2012 12:21 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A world renowned Haitian artist, whose work appears in the capital halls of many countries around the world, including the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., Préfète Duffaut (1923-2012) had his body laid to rest on Saturday in the presence of many artists and keepers of the Haitian culture.
Four Esteemed Haitian Artisans Hold Exhibition and Sale
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- Created on Friday, October 05, 2012 3:13 PM
CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, Haiti (defend.ht) - Four great artists will participate in an exhibition and sale of Haitian sculture, beadwork and art at the Sixth Artistic Village of Noailles.
ghettoBIENNALE: Ground Zero of an Artistic Occupation
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- Created on Sunday, December 11, 2011 12:14 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Artists began arriving in Port-au-Prince on November 29th and for an event following the plush Invest in Haiti Forum of that day, the Ghetto Biennale is a sharp contrast. It is a proud existence of the third world hosted by the Atis-Rezistans of the Grand Rue.
Haitian Art exhibited in "Art Basel Miami Beach"
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- Created on Friday, December 02, 2011 2:38 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - Haiti's art is exhibited at the 10th edition of the "Art Basel Miami Beach" running from December 1 through 4, in Miami Beach, Florida. Haitian Minister of Tourism, Stephanie B. Villedrouin, attended the launch Thursday of one of the most prestigious art show of the United States.
Haiti Art Expo 2011 in Miami this December 1st
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- Created on Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:42 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - Concurrent with the prestigious Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami/and Art Fairs Weekend, Haiti Art Expo 2011 will take place December 1st-4th on the second level of the Moore Building; a superb exhibition space in the heart of the uber-chic Miami Design District.
Haitian Artists Invite All to 2nd 'Ghetto Biennale'
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- Created on Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:47 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The 2nd Ghetto Biennale is due to take place from 28th November until 18th December 2011. The 1st ‘Ghetto Biennale’ was held in December 2009 and was hosted by the Atis-Rezistans, the Sculptors of Grand Rue.
Haitian Art to Represent Julius Caesar at World Shakespeare Festival
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- Created on Tuesday, September 06, 2011 1:23 PM
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, United Kingdom (defend.ht) - Mario Benjamin one of the most powerful painters of Haiti has drawn the head of the dictator and it will be the poster for Director Gregory Doran's adaptation of Julius Caesar.
Fine Collection of Haitian Art Arrives in Auburn Alabama
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- Created on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 12:47 PM
AUBURN, USA - Fine artwork from some of Haiti's finest painters have arrived in Alabama, USA on the campus of Auburn University. A collection of oil paintings will be on display for a month starting Friday.
Houngan Silva Joseph Dies at 81
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- Created on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:50 PM
Silva Joseph, a vodou flag maker, died this morning of health complications. Defend Haiti learned that the 81 year old had suffered from health problems which attributed to his passing.
The Personality of Painter Rachelle Scott
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- Created on Saturday, July 16, 2011 3:30 PM
Rachelle Scott, a vibrant artist and painter, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the eldest of six brothers and sisters.
The Personality of Artist KRISTO
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- Created on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:06 PM
Born in Port-au-Prince, Christian Nicolas grew up in a home where reverence for photography, literature, and the arts were evident. Molded by two parents professionally involved in photography, Christian was drawn behind the lens.
Atis Rezistans: the Sculptors of Grand Rue [VIDEO]
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- Created on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 4:41 PM
Death and Fertility was an exhibit at the Haiti Pavilion at the Bienniale de Venezia. This video and article excerpt is by Leah Gordon.
Haitian Artists Showcase in Italy's Biennale di Venezia
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- Created on Saturday, June 04, 2011 1:49 PM
VENICE, Italy - Biennale di Venezia, in English, the Venice Biennale is regarded as a one of the worlds major contemporary art exhibitions only taking place once every two years.
Teenage Artist Receives National Award, Distinguished Among World-Renowned Artists
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- Created on Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:00 PM
JERSEY CITY, USA - A 17 year-old from Jersey City, New Jersey, USA has won a national award for his art work that has put him among some of the world's most renowned artists.
