HAITI-LOUISIANA
TIDES OF FREEDOM
An original exhibition of Haitian contemporary art presented by the Nous Foundation, the Historic BK House & Gardens, and Max Jean-Louis.
JANUARY 12 MARCH 15 2024
HISTORIC BK HOUSE & GARDENS
PRESENTATION
The Nous Foundation, the Historic BK House & Gardens, and Max Jean-Louis are thrilled to co-present their original exhibition, Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom, which will be on display from January 12 to March 17, 2024, at the Historic BK House & Gardens.
This groundbreaking exhibition features two collections: 41 works from the Jacques Bartoli Collection of contemporary Haitian art (30 paintings and 11 beaded flags), previously presented at UNESCO in Paris and making its debut in Louisiana, and 36 original paintings and photographs by eight Haitian and Louisianan artists commissioned for the occasion by Haitian-born curator Max Jean-Louis.
This exhibition aims to commemorate Haiti's 220th anniversary of independence and celebrate the deep-rooted connection between Haiti and Louisiana.
TEAM
Curator: Max Jean-Louis
Co-Curators: Scott Tilton, Rudy Bazenet, Annie Irvin, Joseph Makkos, Jane Hill
Graphic Designers: Rudy Bazenet, Katya Vaz
Exhibition Designer and Preparator: Delaney George
Co-Preparators: Troy Porter Jr., Derek T. George Sr.
Host Committee: Sandra Dartus, Denise Frazier, Régine René Labrousse, Jacqueline Simon, Nathalie Simon
© Nous Foundation, Historic BK House & Gardens, Max Jean-Louis
Featured artwork
Alyn Defay
Pran ka mwen
Commissioned by Max Jean-Louis (© 2024)
OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Location:
Historic BK House & Gardens
1113 Chartres St
New Orleans
Tickets can be booked online or on site at the Historic BK House & Gardens.
Exhibition will be closed on the following dates: February 9-14 (Mardi Gras)
Fares:
General admission: $10
Reduced rate: $8 (students, seniors (65+), military)
Children (6 to 12): $5
Children (under 6): free
Schools and parties of 10 guests or more may benefit from promotional rates. Please send us an email.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie · Centre de la francophonie des Amériques · New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund · Louisiana Office for Cultural Development · Haitian Resource Development Foundation · New Orleans & Company · New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center · Fondation Barbancourt · Fondation Louisiane · Neal Auction Company · New Orleans Jazz Museum · Artsper · Antenna · Omni Royal Orleans
Special thanks:
Dr. Jacques Bartoli, Dr. Aldy Castor, Mr. Jean-Louis Testud, Mr. Philippe Gustin, Mr. Jean-Pierre Besse, and the Haitian Resource Development Foundation
Mrs. Marie Babington Thomas, in honor of Fr. Wilfranc Augustin and the people of Paroisse St. Louis Roi de France, Pointe-à-Raquette
Mr. James Hislop
Mr. Davon Barbour
HAITI-LOUISIANA
TIDES OF FREEDOM
An original exhibition of Haitian contemporary art presented by the Nous Foundation, the Historic BK House & Gardens, and Max Jean-Louis.
JANUARY 12 MARCH 17, 2024
HISTORIC BK HOUSE & GARDENS