Enwonwu Sets Highest Record for Art Sold in Nigeria

Enwonwu Sets Highest Record for Art Sold in Nigeria

On May 9, 2016, Ben Enwonwu’s 1990 painting Obitun Dancers set a new record as the top-selling work on the domestic secondary market in Nigeria at the 16th Modern and Contemporary sale by leading auction house, Arthouse at The Wheatbaker, Lagos. The 102 x 76cm...
Profiles: Patricia Barchant

Profiles: Patricia Barchant

In 2007, Patricia Barchant became a professional painter after practicing drawing and painting as a hobby and after being a secretary, decorator and trainer. For six years, in the commune of Gosier in Guadeloupe, she has launched “Gîte-Art-Tradition” , an...
In Memoriam: Gerald Bloncourt

In Memoriam: Gerald Bloncourt

Born in Haiti 91 years ago today, Gérald Bloncourt lives in France since his expulsion from his native island in 1946. This photographer, painter and poet is very active, he gives lectures and participates in exhibitions in order to share his knowledge with the young...
Profiles : Klawdia Proia

Profiles : Klawdia Proia

Klawdia Roy Proia was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Like other young Haitians of the time, Klawdia was captivated by art in all senses, attending art classes every Saturday morning with famed Haitian artist Ti Ga. She moved to Washington D.C. at the age of...
Une toile de Basquiat vandalisée dans un musée parisien

Une toile de Basquiat vandalisée dans un musée parisien

Six mois après le vol spectaculaire de cinq toiles de maître, le Musée d’art moderne de la ville de Paris (MAM) a été victime d’une nouvelle déconvenue. Une toile du peintre Jean-Michel Basquiat, exposée depuis le 15 octobre, a été dégradée par des traces...
Art Day in North Miami

Art Day in North Miami

Held in the courtyard of the MOMA in North Miami, to celebtarte Haitian Culture Month, this event featured lots of local artists and was a great success. Klawdia Proia, JanJak II and the Modern Afaro-Caribbean Art team had a booth threre showing ceramics, original...
City of Pembroke Pines 10th Annual Art Competition

City of Pembroke Pines 10th Annual Art Competition

10th ANNUAL ART COMPETITION Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Thru Monday, November 17, 2014 Please Join JanJak II on October 7th at the opening Reception Tuesday, October 7, 2014 7:00pm – 9:00pm The Exhibit features Many Artists .. Entertainment by Florida jubilee Light...