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Master founder, sculptor and painter, Ludovic Booz

Master founder, sculptor and painter, Ludovic Booz

Here is a picture of sculptor and painter, Ludovic Booz who was born on June 16, 1940 in Aquin.

Ludovic Booz (Born June 16, 1940 - Died February 2, 2015) was a Haitian painter and sculptor who sculpted bronze busts of several Haitian presidents. Some of his works have been exhibited in France, Suriname and Israel. This gifted artist had worked under Antonio Joseph at the "Centre D'Art, and around 1960 he studied at the academy of fine Arts. In a note of deepest heartfelt sympathy to his departed soul, the Haitian National Pantheon Museum (MUPANAH) mourned his departure as a great loss to the Haitian culture. On this occasion at MUPANAH, the Director General of the Pantheon Michèle G. Frisch recalled some of his remarkable creations like 'Arms', 'Indien Inconnu', the busts of Dumarsais Estimé at Port-au-Prince, Hector Hyppolite to Pont Morin and Magloire Ambroise on the place of Jacmel.

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Painting from Haitian artist Hector Hyppolite

Painting from Haitian artist Hector Hyppolite

Hector Hyppolite was a third generation vodou priest, being born into such a family. That air of mysticism followed through his career, as even his debated five-year residence in Africa between 1915 and 1920 is questioned as being myth. There was also the curious and inspiring fact that, early in his career, because he possessed no brushes, he would create his paintings using cardboard as his canvas and chicken feathers as brushes. Upon his return to Haiti, notice was taken of his considerable talent by Philippe Thoby-Marcelin. From this connection, Hector Hyppolite began working in Port-au-Prince in the studio of a schoolteacher and watercolorist from the U.S., Dewitt Peters.

Upon his death in 1948, at the age of 54, Hector Hyppolite was the creator of anywhere from 250 to 600 paintings, all done in the latter three years of his life, many of which captured the vodou scenes so a part of his family history.

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Hector Hyppolite Painting

Hector Hyppolite Painting

Painting from Hector Hyppolite

So prolific was the work of the Haitian painter Hector Hyppolite, he was awarded with his own year (2008-2009) by the Government of Haiti. Born in Saint-Marc in 1894, Hyppolite spent his early adult years as a house painter and shoe maker. His love of art soon had him venturing, untrained, into the world of fine art painting. Known today as the foremost Haitian painter, and a master of "naïve" art, it is no wonder he is so held as a national treasure.

The government in 2008 issued the decree that between June that year and June 2009 would be Hector Hyppolite Year, to commemorate his great influence on the world of art.

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Artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre painted Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans

Artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre painted Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans

Here is a painting of Haitian Artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre as he painted Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans.

A freed Haitian slave, Henriette Delille's work has been honored with a painting hanging in the Sisters of the Holy Family Motherhouse in New Orleans, she founded.

Delille dedicated herself to ministering to the sick and poor, providing an education to them, especially blacks.

Haitian artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre succeeded, according to Sister Jupiter, to define ". . . her spirit, her ministry, and the culture of the city she ministered to"

The Catholic Church is considering Delille for canonization, the first African-American honored.

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Jacmel, member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Jacmel, member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Major news for the city of Jacmel. It has been recognized for its art at an international level. Jacmel became member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Creative Cities Network Promotes Cultural Exchange and Local Development

Creative Cities Network (CCN), inaugurated in 2004, is a cultural organization sponsored by UNESCO. This year UNESCO Director General Bokova named 19 countries new members of CCN.

Growth of the arts, social inclusion, and awareness of culture world-wide falls under seven subject areas: the arts, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts, and music. Membership in CCN is now at 69. This year CCN celebrates 10 years commemorating and sustaining multiculturalism.

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The Creation of mosaic art in Jacmel, Haiti

The Creation of mosaic art in Jacmel, Haiti

Here is a picture of a Mosaic wall in the city of Jacmel. Mosaic Art Teaching Haitian Youth Practical Skills

Haiti's 2010 earthquake destroyed Jacmel's buildings. Mosaic artist Laurel True partnered with Art Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC) to design a memorial mural for Jacmel that covered a 350-foot wall, teaching youths in the process in an apprenticeship program.

Through the art of mosaic-making they have acquired life skills and confidence, and are working on mosaic projects in Haiti, Florida, and California. Proceeds received go into bank accounts for each fledgling mosaic artist.

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Haitian Art A Metal Piece

Haitian Art A Metal Piece

Here is a picture of metal piece created by Haitian artist. This shows you in what conditions the Haitian artist works in Haiti

This type of art in Haiti is made of recycled materials. The village of Croix-des-Bouquets is considered to be the capital as it has over dozens of artisan workshops producing beautiful pieces of this art. Recently, these artists received a support from the Clinton Global Initiative and Greif Inc. who donated over 40 tons of scrap metal to the artists working in Croix-des-Bouquets.

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Haitian Art on Prominent Display at Art Basel Caribbean Exhibition

Haitian Art on Prominent Display at Art Basel Caribbean Exhibition

Haitian artists from the African Diaspora will be showing their work for the first time at the Caribbean Fantastic exhibition at the 40th Art Basel event in Miami.

World-acclaimed Haitian artist Jean Lagagneur's works will be prominently featured during the month-long event.

The exhibition will be held at Multitudes Contemporary Art Gallery, owned by Babacar Mbow, who is also its curator and a specialist in the art of the African Diaspora.

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Famous Haitian Art Murals

Famous Haitian Art Murals

Here is a picture of the murals at the Episcopal Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince.

The Episcopal Holy Trinity Cathedral, sometime called the soul of Haiti, provided music school, professional school, primary and secondary education, a convent as well.

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The Art Of Haiti At Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Art Of Haiti At Holy Trinity Cathedral

Here is a picture of the famous murals at the Episcopal Holy Trinity Cathedral

This site that was once the showcase of Haitian art with its great and majestic murals of beautiful biblical scenes, was almost completely leveled by the magnitude 7 earthquake of 2010. These murals were crafted by some of the best known Haitian painters.

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