Haitian art Collection

With its roots from Africa and France, Haitian art is grounded in tribal and religious influences like Catholicism, and, of course, Vodou. Different schools of artistry quickly developed, distinguished by the symbolism and subjects. Daily city life is indicative of the school Cap-Haïtien, while the human body in abstract comes from the Vodou-influenced Saint-Soleil School and mountain scene and coastal town depictions are associated with the Jacmel School. Another style of art that has gained popularity is from the Artibonite region. It had its start with Saincilus Ismaël, whose influence was Byzantine art. His use of geometric shapes to create vividly intricate paintings would catch on to other artists.

Art in Haiti is, of course, not limited to paintings. Flag making is an important tradition as the flags are used to decorate Vodou centers, and since the earthquake in 2010, they've been used to commemorate the devastating event. Recycled and natural materials are used to create sculptures, as well as the traditional art fare.

After the earthquake, many Haitian museums and private collectors suffered a massive loss, one lost collection was estimated at up to $100 million U.S. The Electronic Gallery is working to make art easily accessible again. Boasting a section for pieces under $350, the gallery is putting the power of owning Haitian art into the hands of any who wish to own it.

Here is a list of Haitian art galleries selling Haitian art,
Haiti:

Festival Arts Gallery
Rue Gabart, No. 1 bis
Pétion-Ville, Haiti
Telephone: 011-(509)-57-7956
Hours: M 12-6; T-F 10-6; Sat 10-3

Galerie Marassa
17, Rue Lamarre
Pétion-Ville, Haiti
Telephone: 011-(509)-57-2454 or 57-7712

Galerie Monnin
19, Rue Lamarre, Box 15559
Pétion-Ville, Haiti
Telephone: 011-(509)-57-4430

Centre D'Art
58 Rue Roy
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Telephone: 011-(509)-22-2018

Les Ateliers R. Jérome
Rue Capois, No. 7
Champ de Mars
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Telephone: 011-(509)-23-9102
Fascimile: 011-(509)-23-9102

In the Caribbean:

Barbados
The Portobello Gallery
Prospect, St. James
Barbados, W.I.
Telephone: (246) 424-1687
Fascimile: (246) 424-1687
Hours: M-S 10-6F
E-Mail: portobel@caribsurf.com

UNITED STATES

California
Galerie Lakaye
1550 N. Curson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Telephone: (213) 850-6188
Hours: M-F 12-5
E-Mail: lakayeart@aol.com

Galerie Lakaye on 3rd
8360 W. Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Telephone: (213) 653-1724
E-Mail: lakayeart@aol.com

Chicago
Nicole Gallery
230 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: (312) 787-7716
Hours: T-S 10-5; S-M

Florida
The Haitian Art Company
600 Frances St.
Key West, Florida
Telephone: (305) 296-8932
Hours: 10-6 daily
E-Mail: Simbi@aol.com
Web Site: niapro.com

The Haitian Art Collection
1600 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432.
Telephone: (561) 338-6986
Fascimile: (561) 447-0582
Hours: M-S 10-5
E-Mail: haitian@gate.net
Web Site: haitianart.com

New York
179-19 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
Telephone: (718) 657-1260
Fascimile: (718) 657-1537
Hours: M-F 9-5; Sat 10-4

Wapage Studio
227-12 Linden Blvd.
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
Telephone: (718) 341-2043
Fascimile: (718) 341-2021
Hours: M-F 11-7; Sat 11-5

Carib Art Gallery
584 Broadway, Suite 502
New York, NY 10012
Telephone: (212) 343-2539
Fascimile: (212) 343-2659
Hours: T-S 11-5:30
E-Mail: caribe@village.ios.com

Galerie Kalfou
667 W. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY 11743
Telephone: (516) 427-7402
Fascimile: (516) 285-0038
Hours: T-S 12-6;

Ohio
Phantasmagoria Gallery
12619 Larchmere Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44120
Telephone: (216) 791-7141
Hours: T-S 12-6, or b
E-Mail: MadChucho@aol.com

Washington D.C.
Bolivar Gallery
1930 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-3088
Fascimile: (202) 332-7721
E-Mail: vnpa63b@prodigy.com

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