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SUMMARY:Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou Curator Tour & Art Sale with Axelle Liautaud
DESCRIPTION:Join exhibition curator Axelle Liautaud and special guest Malou Beauvoir of Modern Manbo for a special pop-up sale\, on Saturday\, February 8 and Sunday\, February 9 at the HCX Gallery.\nSaturday\, February 8 and Sunday\, February 9\n1-6pm\nCurator Tour with Axelle Liautaud at 5pm \nJoin exhibition curator Axelle Liautaud and special guest Malou Beauvoir of Modern Manbo for a special pop-up sale. Find a unique gift for your special someone at an exclusive sale of artisanal items\, scarfs\, kaftans\, beadwork\, Haitian flags and more! Curator Tour with Axelle Liautaud at 5pm. \n  \n— \nAbout The Exhibition \nSacred Banners of Haitian Vodou\, on view at the HCX Gallery is curated from the personal collection of Axelle Liautaud beginning in the 1980s\, featuring significant flag makers from that era to the present day. \nMore information about the Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou exhibit here. \n— \nAxelle Liautaud \nAxelle Liautaud is a Haitian art historian and curator. She is also a designer who works with artists and craftsmen to create unique items. For more than 30 years\, she has worked to promote Haitian art and crafts in Europe and the United States. Axelle started collecting Vodou Flags in the 1980s and was the first to introduce Haitian Flags to the international market. With Virgil Young\, she organized a collection of beaded artwork in collaboration with great American artists such as Keith Haring\, Alison Saar and others. She has collaborated with many museums on exhibitions of Haitian art—most notably\, the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles for The Sacred Art of Vodou (1995) which traveled to major museums\, including The Field Museum of Natural History\, Chicago\, the National Museum of Natural History\, Washington\, DC\, The Museum of Natural History\, NY\, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Axelle has been the curator of exhibitions at the Museum of Naive Art in Paris (Halles St. Pierre) (1988)\, as well as the Organization of American States in Washington (1999)\, and the Bass Museum in Miami for the Allegories of Haitian Art exhibition\, where the filmmaker Jonathan Demme’s collection was put on display (2006).  \nAxelle has been a member of Le Centre d’Art’s Board of Directors since 1997 and became Acting President following the 2010 earthquake\, the death of Francine Murat\, and the collapse of the Centre’s building. After the earthquake\, she led efforts to rescue the collections from the rubble\, including 4\,000 paintings\, more than 1\,000 sculptures\, 500 works on paper\, and the largest art and cultural archives in Haiti. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project\, the art and documents were preserved and eventually returned to the Centre d’Art. As president of the Centre\, she organized the Piasa Art Auction in Paris in 2017 and curated the Jasmin Joseph show that opened in Port-au-Prince in 2016 which traveled to various museums in France. Axelle stepped down from her role as President at Le Centre d’Art in 2021. \n 
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/sacred-banners-of-haitian-vodou-curator-tour-art-sale-with-axelle-liautaud/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
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SUMMARY:Exhibition on View: Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange for the opening of Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou on Thursday\, January 30 at the HCX Gallery. This exhibition will then be on view until Sunday\, March 9.\n  \nOpening: January 30\, 2025\nOn View: Thursday\, January 30 – Sunday\, March 9\, 2025\nThursday – Sunday\, 1-6pm\nWednesday by appointment. \n  \nInspired by 18th and 19th century French church ornaments and army flags\, the Haitian banners started being produced to decorate altars and to be carried around in dancing processions in Vodou Temples. This show includes works by numerous Temples and flag makers\, expressing various artistic styles and beading techniques.  \nCurated from the personal collection of Axelle Liautaud\, which began in the 1980s\, this exhibition features significant flag makers from that era to the present day. \nCurated by Axelle Liautaud \nArtists featured: \n\nAntoine Oleyant\n\nClotaire Bazile\n\nDenis Smith from the Saint Soleil School of Art\n\nDubreus Lherisson\n\nEvelyn Alcide\nEvelyn Beniot\n\nJean Baptiste Jean Joseph\n\nJean Ronald Goin\n\nMaugiris Petitfrere\n\nMaxon Scylla\n\nMireille Delice\n\nMyrlande Constant\n\nRudy Azor\n\nSius Jean\n\nYves Telemaque\n\n— \nAxelle Liautaud \nAxelle Liautaud is a Haitian art historian and curator. She is also a designer who works with artists and craftsmen to create unique items. For more than 30 years\, she has worked to promote Haitian art and crafts in Europe and the United States. Axelle started collecting Vodou Flags in the 1980s and was the first to introduce Haitian Flags to the international market. With Virgil Young\, she organized a collection of beaded artwork in collaboration with great American artists such as Keith Haring\, Alison Saar and others. She has collaborated with many museums on exhibitions of Haitian art—most notably\, the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles for The Sacred Art of Vodou (1995) which traveled to major museums\, including The Field Museum of Natural History\, Chicago\, the National Museum of Natural History\, Washington\, DC\, The Museum of Natural History\, NY\, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Axelle has been the curator of exhibitions at the Museum of Naive Art in Paris (Halles St. Pierre) (1988)\, as well as the Organization of American States in Washington (1999)\, and the Bass Museum in Miami for the Allegories of Haitian Art exhibition\, where the filmmaker Jonathan Demme’s collection was put on display (2006).  \nAxelle has been a member of Le Centre d’Art’s Board of Directors since 1997 and became Acting President following the 2010 earthquake\, the death of Francine Murat\, and the collapse of the Centre’s building. After the earthquake\, she led efforts to rescue the collections from the rubble\, including 4\,000 paintings\, more than 1\,000 sculptures\, 500 works on paper\, and the largest art and cultural archives in Haiti. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project\, the art and documents were preserved and eventually returned to the Centre d’Art. As president of the Centre\, she organized the Piasa Art Auction in Paris in 2017 and curated the Jasmin Joseph show that opened in Port-au-Prince in 2016 which traveled to various museums in France. Axelle stepped down from her role as President at Le Centre d’Art in 2021. \n 
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/exhibition-sacred-banners-of-haitian-vodou/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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SUMMARY:Vizyon Atistik | Workshop with the Artist: Tactile Photo Editing with Zarita Zevallos
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange’s Vizyon Atistik Artist\, Zarita Zevallos\, for a hands-on workshop learning unique photo editing techniques.\nWednesday\, November 13\n6-8pm\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\n558 St Johns Place \nRegistration required | Limited Capacity: 15 participants\n \nIn this hands-on arts workshop\, participants will manipulate photographs of the artist’s original work\, experimenting with different techniques and materials to simulate the process of photo editing that Zevallos uses in her series Uprooted: Haitian Diaspora and Displacement currently on view in the HCX Studio. \nParticipants will engage with the art in a tactile way\, exploring creative expression while transforming Zevallos’ images into creation of their own and gaining insight into the artistic process behind the artist’s editing technique. \nAll proceeds support HCX and workshop materials! Mèsi pou sipò nou! \n— \nABOUT THE ARTIST \nZarita Zevallos\, a Haitian Photographer and Architect based in Brooklyn\, New York\, is renowned for her distinctive artistic approach. Her work merges hand editing and superimposing photographs of darker-skinned bodies with powerful materials like thread\, bullets\, glass\, and barbwire\, among others. Through her art\, she delves into themes of identity\, gender roles\, crimes committed by nations\, non-conformism\, and political or ideological authoritarianism. Her objective goes beyond denouncing\, educating\, and raising awareness. She aspires to ignite movement and incite change\, pushing the limits of expression and inspiring transformative action through her thought-provoking creations.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/vizyon-atistik-workshop-with-the-artist-tactile-photo-editing-with-zarita-zevallos/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
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SUMMARY:An n Pale with Rasanbleman | Culture In Place Curator & Artists
DESCRIPTION:How does a community knit moments in time and place to the fabric of collective memory?\nRasanbleman | Culture in Place: The Evolution of Haiti Cultural Exchange 2009 – 2022 now on view at the HCX Gallery features the work of documenting photographers alongside vivid moments from the Haiti Cultural Exchange Archive. Through the lens\, this group of artists present their core snapshots of the memories\, joy\, and growing visions for New York’s Haitian culture in action. \nJoin Rasanbleman | Culture in Place co-curator Steven Baboun and exhibited documentarians Mc Alexander Ciceron\, Paul Corbanese\, Liz Gauthier\, Richard Louissaint\, Jocelyn McCalla\, and Tequila Minsky to discuss their creative methods\, inspiration\, and connection to community. \nThursday\, October 17\, 2024\n6-9pm\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\n558 St Johns Place\, Brooklyn\, NY 11238 \nRasanblaman | Culture in Place and the HCX Archive are made possible with the generous support of the New York Community Trust. \n— \nAbout An n Pale \nAn n Pale | Let’s Talk is an ongoing series of artist talks featuring conversational encounters with artists engaged with issues connected to Haiti and the Diaspora.  \n— \nBIOS \nSTEVEN BABOUN\nSteven Baboun is the co-curator of Rasanbleman | Culture in Place: The Evolution of Haiti Cultural Exchange 2009 – 2022. Baboun is an artist\, photographer\, and creative director from Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, based in New York City. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Arts and a minor in Education Studies from American University\, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Parsons School of Design. Baboun works in photography\, video\, performance\, textile + multimedia installation\, and design. Currently\, Baboun is the founder and creative director of Studio Baboun\, a creative house based in Brooklyn\, New York. He is the co-founder\, CEO\, and lead creative of NativRoots Collective\, a content production and creative development agency. \nMc ALEXANDER CICERON\nMc Alexander Ciceron is a visual artist originally from the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, now based in New York City. His artistic journey began in early childhood\, exploring the world through painting. At the age of seven\, he became fascinated with his godfather’s camera\, sparking a lifelong passion for storytelling that has since become a defining aspect of his life. \nWhile his journey began with photography\, Mc Alexander’s creative vision expanded to include film\, production design\, and creative direction\, forming a seamless blend of visual storytelling that crafts immersive scenes\, engaging viewers\, and transforming concepts into multi-layered experiences. \nWhile his editorial and commercial work is diverse\, his passion projects are deeply rooted in the narratives of the Black experience\, with a particular focus on documenting the lives of Haitians within the diaspora and in Haiti itself. His documentary projects\, including Fanm Djanm\, The Portrait of Haiti\, and Vévé\, highlight the resilience and captivating beauty of Haitian humanity\, shedding light on often unseen\, untold\, and underrepresented stories. The Portrait of Haiti offers a profound glimpse into the soul of Haiti\, capturing the essence of its people and their resilience both on the island and within the diaspora\, while Vévé celebrates Haitian traditions\, offering an intimate look at the cultural rituals that shape its heritage. \nDriven by a profound commitment to capturing the rich complexity of Black narratives\, Mc Alexander’s work is an ever-evolving journey that continuously explores the limitless possibilities of storytelling. \nPAUL CORBANESE\nPaul Corbanese is an amateur photographer who likes to take pictures of the meaningful activities organized by Haitian organizations in the New York City area such as art exhibits\, book fairs\, fundraisers\, film screenings and conferences. He is a lifelong advocate for justice and democracy in Haiti. He witnessed Haiti Cultural Exchange’s first steps in the community to become today a reference in the Haitian diaspora for its promotion of Haitian culture and its programs to showcase the work and talent of Haitian artists. \nPaul Corbanese is a founding member of the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Foundation. The foundation supports artists and artisans in Haiti through fundraising to help alleviate the hardship faced by many due to the present crisis situation. It also organizes activities to promote Haitian culture in the diaspora and collaborates with other organizations that have similar objectives. \nLIZ GAUTHIER\nLiz Gauthier is a Haitian-born photographer and operations leader currently residing in Brooklyn\, New York with their wife and son. They discovered their passion for photography at an early age and began exploring it more deeply in their 20s. Liz’s early work involved documenting events organized by the Haiti Cultural Exchange\, which allowed them to capture the vibrant culture and community spirit of their fellow Haitians—a source of immense pride and fulfillment. Balancing a career in operations leadership with creative pursuits\, Liz is dedicated to using photography as a medium to celebrate beauty in all its forms\, as seen throughout the world. \nRICHARD LOUSSAINT\nQueens\, New York City-based Richard Louissaint is a first-generation Haitian-American self-taught filmmaker and photographer. Born in Montreal\, he was inspired by his upbringing in Queens and Haitian and African-American culture. He focuses his work on people of color\, particularly those of Haitian descent. Through portraiture\, film\, and documentaries\, he captures the essence and experiences of these communities. \nJOCELYN MCCALLA\nJocelyn McCalla is the Senior Policy Advisor for the Haitian-American Foundation for Democracy. Mr. McCalla has long campaigned in favor of human rights\, democracy and the rule of law in Haiti\, and for the rights of Haitians abroad. He consults regularly with a wide range of leaders\, governmental\, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations of various ideological persuasions and interests.  \nMr. McCalla served as Executive Director of the National Coalition for Haitian Rights (NCHR) for some twenty years\, and of the New Jersey Immigration Policy Network. Under his leadership\, the NCHR established a field office in Haiti with the explicit purpose of spinning it off eventually into an independent human rights group led and managed by Haitians. It is today known as the Réseau National de Défense des Droits Humains (RNDDH). \nMr. McCalla is a founder of the Haitian Studies Association. He has served on the Board of the National Immigration Forum\, the NY Immigration Coalition\, the Friends of Matènwa and the Advisory Board of Human Rights Watch/Americas.  \nMr. McCalla was born in Haiti and resides in the United States. \nTEQUILA MINSKY\nTequila Minsky’s first trip to Haiti—a human rights trip in 1993—changed her life. She meets incredibly vibrant people with a rich culture who face multiple challenges. She returns to the country and continues to return during the next three decades. \nIn over 20 trips\, as a photojournalist and writer\, Tequila Minsky has been covering the Haitian world including the work of women’s organizations\, microcredit\, midwife practice\, peasant organizations\, and varied cultural activities and current events. \nHer two solo exhibits Haitian Women: Portraits of Courage (Brecht Forum\, 2004) and Haiti=Survival\, No question but (Soho Photo Gallery\, 2011\, photos from the earthquake)\, works in group shows and slide presentations reflect these interests.  \nOn the Diaspora side\, she covers much in the Haitian practice of art\, music\, religion\, and written and spoken word. An early supporter of Haiti Cultural Exchange\, she also documents other Haitian artists\, and arts and academic associations. Her photos and articles are widely published.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/an-n-pale-with-rasanbleman-culture-in-place-curator-artists/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T210000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception\, Rasanbleman | Culture in Place: The Evolution of Haiti Cultural Exchange 2009 - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursday\, September 12th for the opening of Rasanbleman | Culture in Place: The Evolution of Haiti Cultural Exchange 2009 – 2022; a photography and archive exhibition from HCX programs featuring Mc Alexander Ciceron\, Paul Corbanese\, Liz Gauthier\, Richard Louissaint\, Jocelyn McCalla\, Keylah Mellon\, Tequila Minsky\, and Claire J. Saintil.\nThursday\, September 12\n6-9 pm\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\, 558 St. John’s Pl\, Brooklyn NY 11238 \nCo-Curated by Steven Baboun and Kassandra L. Khalil\nArchival Manager\, Micaela Walker\nGraphic Design\, Kathryn Dreier \nHCX is delighted to present our first exhibition in the new Haiti Cultural Exchange Gallery as part of our expanded Visyon Atistik programming. Rasanbleman | Culture in Place  will highlight our community history with those who have captured our story. Rasanbleman | Culture in Place will feature the work of HCX’s documenting photographers alongside vivid moments from our Archive. Through the lens\, this group of artists present their core snapshots of the memories\, joy\, and growing visions for New York’s Haitian culture in action. \nRasanbleman is a gathering – of ideas\, of actions\, of energies\, of bodies – focused and reshaping to share space together. Gina Athena Ulysse describes rasanblaj as an “assembly\, compilation\, enlisting\, regrouping”. How does a community when assembling together knit moments in time and place to the fabric of collective memory? \nOur presence in community is the core of the archive. Ourselves as creators\, storytellers\, and witnesses are the originating thread. Holding both heritage and evolution\, we mark and strengthen our arrangements to contemporary and future visions of our culture. \nRasanbleman | Culture in Place: The Evolution of Haiti Cultural Exchange 2009 – 2022 will highlight our community’s history with those who have helped capture the texture of gatherings in the Haiti Cultural Exchange story featuring the work of HCX’s documenting photographers alongside vivid moments from our Archive.  \nThrough the lens\, photographers Mc Alexander Ciceron\, Paul Corbanese\, Liz Gauthier\, Richard Louissaint\, Jocelyn McCalla\, Keylah Mellon\, Tequila Minsky\, and Claire J. Saintil interwork their core snapshots of the memories\, joy\, and the growing visions for New York’s Haitian culture in action. Alongside these artists’ work\, Rasanbleman | Culture in Place will present ephemera from Haiti Cultural Exchange’s presenting history\, marking pivotal moments in the continued emergence and visibility of Haitian creativity in New York City. \nRasanbleman | Culture in Place builds off Haiti Cultural Exchange’s current digital and print archive initiative. Spanning the period from 2009–2022\, Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) is highlighting the vibrancy of the Haitian community\, culture\, and heritage in a printed anthology and web project. \nThe online digital archive will feature unique documentation of the creative movement in New York City’s Haitian cultural community. View the online archive preview here!
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/opening-reception-rasanbleman-culture-in-place-the-evolution-of-haiti-cultural-exchange-2009-2022/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception\, Zarita Zevallos "Uprooted: Haitian Diaspora and Displacement"
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursday\, September 12th for the opening of our September HCX Studio featuring an exhibition by Zarita Zevallos entitled Uprooted: Haitian Diaspora and Displacement.\nUprooted: Haitian Diaspora and Displacement explores the impact of ongoing challenges faced by Haitians\, particularly in the context of gang violence\, financial and political instability.  Through visuals and interactive installations\, visitors are invited to witness the reality and struggles of the Haitian community forced to flee their homeland in search of safety and opportunity\, as they navigate displacement\, adapt to new environments\, and strive to preserve their cultural heritage. “Uprooted” sheds light on the complexities of forced migration\, highlighting the human experience behind the headlines and offering a poignant reflection on solidarity\, resilience\, and the pursuit of a better future amidst adversity. Recently\, over 600\,000 people were displaced due to gang violence; and over 12\,000 refugee camps currently exist throughout the capital. Drawing on the words of Frantz Fanon “Sometimes the eyes of a nation are opened suddenly\, and they see that their entire structure is rotten and that they must begin again.” \nThursday\, September 12\n6-9 pm\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\, 558 St. John’s Pl\, Brooklyn NY 11238\n \n— \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nZarita Zevallos\, a Haitian Photographer and Architect based in Brooklyn\, New York\, is renowned for her distinctive artistic approach. Her work merges hand editing and superimposing photographs of darker-skinned bodies with powerful materials like thread\, bullets\, glass\, and barbwire\, among others. Through her art\, she delves into themes of identity\, gender roles\, crimes committed by nations\, non-conformism\, and political or ideological authoritarianism. Her objective goes beyond denouncing\, educating\, and raising awareness. She aspires to ignite movement and incite change\, pushing the limits of expression and inspiring transformative action through her thought-provoking creations.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/opening-reception-zarita-zevallos-uprooted-haitian-diaspora-and-displacement/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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SUMMARY:"LWA PRAN M" Exhibition Closing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing of our February Vizyon Atistik Artist\, Harry Abilhomme’s\, exhibition “LWA PRAN M”.\n  \nFriday\, March 1st\n7 pm\nFiveMyles Gallery\, 558 St Johns Place\, Brooklyn\, NY 11238 \n  \nAbout the Exhibition\nThe exhibition “Lwa pran m” presents itself as a celebration of spirituality\, history\, and Haitian life\, reinterpreted through a fascinating universe\, populated by objects\, men\, and emotions. \nAbout the Artist\nFor more than 7 years\, Harry Abilhomme\, a self-taught and intuitive artist\, has left his mark on the art world with daring creations evoking skin-deep sensitivity. Based in Port-au-Prince\, New York\, and Montreal\, he explores the frontiers of contemporary painting using acrylic and mixed techniques\, thus offering a unique perspective mixing tradition and innovation.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/lwa-pran-m-exhibition-closing/
LOCATION:FiveMyles Gallery\, 558 St. John’s Place\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T122317
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SUMMARY:Sip N' Paint
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange this Valentine’s Day for a special Sip N’ Paint event\, led by our Vizyon Atistik artist for the month of February\, Harry Abilhomme.\nCome alone or with a date — all are welcome to celebrate this day of love through artistic creativity\, drinks and treats. \nSpace is limited\, reserve your ticket now – $20 for one person\, $35 for two people.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/sip-n-paint/
LOCATION:FiveMyles Gallery\, 558 St. John’s Place\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T122317
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SUMMARY:"LWA PRAN M" Exhibition Opening & An n Pale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our February Vizyon Atistik Artist\, Harry Abilhomme’s\, exhibition “LWA PRAN M” with an An n Pale with the artist.\n  \nThursday\, February 8th\n7 pm\nFiveMyles Gallery\, 558 St Johns Place\, Brooklyn\, NY 11238 \n  \nAbout the Exhibition\nThe exhibition “Lwa pran m” presents itself as a celebration of spirituality\, history\, and Haitian life\, reinterpreted through a fascinating universe\, populated by objects\, men\, and emotions. \nAbout the Artist\nFor more than 7 years\, Harry Abilhomme\, a self-taught and intuitive artist\, has left his mark on the art world with daring creations evoking skin-deep sensitivity. Based in Port-au-Prince\, New York\, and Montreal\, he explores the frontiers of contemporary painting using acrylic and mixed techniques\, thus offering a unique perspective mixing tradition and innovation.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/lwa-pran-m-exhibition-opening-an-n-pale/
LOCATION:FiveMyles Gallery\, 558 St. John’s Place\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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