Join HCX for the opening reception of two unique shows: Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti in the Gallery and Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou by Franck H. Godefroy
A Celebration of Fashion and Photography.
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Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti
This immersive exhibition honors four decades of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural identity through the visionary work of Michel Chataigne. This experience blends fashion, history, and storytelling, tracing the evolution of Haitian and Caribbean style on the global stage.
Explore Michel’s legacy through a collection of Chataigne’s most iconic designs, fashion campaigns, and creative milestones. From haute couture to carnival costumes, see how traditional artistry meets contemporary design. Discover how fashion and identity are woven together, shaping Haiti’s place in the global fashion world. View archival photography, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive memorabilia documenting the story of the innovative Haitian aesthetics spanning Michel’s career.
Exhibition on view from
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou — A photo series dedicated to our community, our people, our home—OUR SOUL.
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming and Haiti X New York (HXNY), a residency program that brings Haiti-based artists to New York to present their work and engage with Diaspora and broader NYC audiences.
Artists participate in workshops, panel discussions, and culminating presentations. HXNY narrows the physical and cultural distance between Haitians and Haitian-Americans and lends new insights to historical and current concerns of Haitians in and out of the Diaspora
Funding for this series of Vizyon Atistik programming is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from le Consulat Général d’Haïti and Materials for the Arts.
