Old News about Haitian Art
Bear with us here, but we liked the way this art review (lord help us, written in 1999) described Haitian art, privileging the artist's decisions. Keep in mind the categories through which we organize our artwork is very loose--some art to some people may seem "naive" while to others it may be "abstract." The point is to really have fun with the art that you buy, and to buy art that you like. Of course, helping a good cause never hurts.
BARRY SCHWABSKY writes,
"The idea of folk art implies a rural culture and an uncontaminated tradition; to speak of naive art implies a certain cultural isolation, a lack of context. Those ideas may describe some of the work on view here, but just as much of it comes from urban cultures of some sophistication. In some cases -- for instance, some Haitian art -- the work takes on the characteristics of a self-conscious movement. In such cases, one can speak of popular art in the same way as popular music. And as with popular music, its subjects are wide-ranging, including politics, religion and eroticism, as well as townscapes and still life."
Check it out here
BARRY SCHWABSKY writes,
"The idea of folk art implies a rural culture and an uncontaminated tradition; to speak of naive art implies a certain cultural isolation, a lack of context. Those ideas may describe some of the work on view here, but just as much of it comes from urban cultures of some sophistication. In some cases -- for instance, some Haitian art -- the work takes on the characteristics of a self-conscious movement. In such cases, one can speak of popular art in the same way as popular music. And as with popular music, its subjects are wide-ranging, including politics, religion and eroticism, as well as townscapes and still life."
Check it out here
Haitian Art to be Displayed at Winchester Thurston School
Exhibition: The Art of Haiti
Starting February 20th, the Friends of HAS Haiti will lend selections from its collection to the Winchester Thurston community in honor of Black History Month. Over 40 works, including paintings, steel drum sculptures and carved wood sculptures will be up on display and available for purchase after the conclusion of the exhibition. Opening night is February 27th at the WT gallery, from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Starting February 20th, the Friends of HAS Haiti will lend selections from its collection to the Winchester Thurston community in honor of Black History Month. Over 40 works, including paintings, steel drum sculptures and carved wood sculptures will be up on display and available for purchase after the conclusion of the exhibition. Opening night is February 27th at the WT gallery, from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Friends of HAS Supports PT Program in Haiti
"Physical Therapists in Haiti Get Support from Schweitzer Nonprofits"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 5, 2008
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 5, 2008
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Benefit raises funds for HAS Haiti
"Benefit raises funds for the Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2008
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2008
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Haitian Art Displayed at Penn State
"Haitian Art Displayed at Penn State, Greater Allegheny Campus"
August 25, 2008
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August 25, 2008
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Art Review
"Art Review: Haiti artists reveal revolution, ritual, remembrance"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 13, 2007
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 13, 2007
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