Art
ghettoBIENNALE: Ground Zero of an Artistic Occupation
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- Created on Sunday, 11 December 2011 12:14
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, 02 December 2011 14:38
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, 17 November 2011 22:42
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, 17 November 2011 11:47
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, 06 September 2011 13:23
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, 23 August 2011 12:47
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, 27 July 2011 14:50
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, 16 July 2011 15:30
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, 15 June 2011 19:06
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, 15 June 2011 16:41
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, 04 June 2011 13:49
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, 28 May 2011 12:00
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.
