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Caribbean Fine Art Fair Heads to New York for Its First US Edition
After 17 years in the Caribbean, the art fair will bring more than 35 artists to Harlem from November 20 to 22, showcasing work from across the Caribbean and the wider diaspora. The Caribbean Fine Art Fair (CaFA Fair) is heading to New York City for the first time, bringing together artists from across the Caribbean and its diaspora for a three-day event in Harlem. Taking place from November 20 to 22, 2026, the inaugural Caribbean Fine Art Fair NYC will be held at the Caribbe
CAYE Festival Returns to Santo Domingo for a Weekend of Art, Music and Dominican Creativity
The two-day festival will transform Ciudad Nueva into a gathering place for art, live performances, food and creative expression on November 7 and 8, 2026. The streets of Ciudad Nueva, Santo Domingo, will once again become a meeting point for Dominican creativity when CAYE Festival returns on November 7 and 8, 2026. Created to celebrate Dominican identity, history and future, CAYE brings together different forms of creative expression in an event that extends beyond music an
Dominican Artist Angurria Nears Completion of Monumental Bronx Mural
The towering artwork celebrates the diversity of New York City, bringing together generations, cultures and communities, including the Caribbean people who help shape the city. Dominican visual artist Angurria is nearing completion of a monumental mural in the Bronx, New York, transforming a residential building into a vibrant celebration of the people and cultures that make up the city. Located at the Morrisania Air Rights Houses near East 158th Street and Park Avenue, the m
Edouard Duval-Carrié Explores Haitian History, Vodou and Cultural Memory
Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié draws on Vodou spirituality, history and the Haitian diaspora to create richly layered works that examine identity, cultural memory and the experiences that shape Haitian life. Through his practice, Duval-Carrié engages with Haiti’s complex history and cultural traditions, bringing together spiritual references and historical narratives to explore how the past continues to inform the present. The artist is the subject of a documentary by th
AWOZ Is Drawing the Guadeloupe We Might Otherwise Forget
What if the things we overlook are actually the things worth remembering? For Guadeloupean artist Loïc Girard, known as AWOZ, the answer can be found in a pen, a sheet of paper and a careful look at the world around him. Working primarily in black and white, AWOZ transforms familiar scenes from Guadeloupe and the wider French Caribbean into detailed drawings. Buildings, streets, landscapes, boats, markets, vegetation and everyday moments become subjects worthy of attention. H
Conard Stone: Carving the Human Form in Wood
What can wood become in the hands of an artist? For the late Jamaican sculptor Conard Stone, wood was more than a material. It was a way to explore the human form through shape, texture, movement and the physical act of carving. Working by hand, Stone transformed wood into expressive sculptural forms, revealing possibilities within a material that is both familiar and deeply connected to the Caribbean. Finding the form in wood Stone’s relationship with sculpture was shaped by
Let's Not Make the Same Mistake Here
When a community needs a mural, who should get the opportunity to create it? A recent controversy in Bristol, UK has sparked a wider conversation about artificial intelligence, artists and creative opportunities. An AI-generated mural was installed on the side of the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster, an area well known for its street art culture. The mural featured Bristol landmarks including the Clifton Suspension Bridge and hot air balloons. The response from the local crea
When Art Refuses to Look Away
Art does more than give us something beautiful to look at. Across the Caribbean, artists have long used their work to question the realities surrounding them, from climate change and access to our coastlines to colonial histories, inequality, identity and cultural memory. Their work asks us to look closer at the things we may have become accustomed to overlooking. When climate change becomes personal In Drawn Out to Sea, artist Wesley George, of Saint Vincent and the Grenadin
When Art Travels Without Its Artists: Who Gets Credit in the Age of Pinterest and Ai?
An artwork can travel further than the person who created it. A photograph is posted to Instagram. Someone saves it. It appears on Pinterest. It gets shared on WhatsApp. Someone else discovers it months or years later and uses it as a reference for their own work. By then, the artist’s name may be nowhere in sight. A recent Caribbean art controversy brought this issue into focus. The original image was created by Nigerian photographer Steel Visuals. The image later appeared o
Home Can Travel With You: The Everyday Ways We Carry Caribbean Culture
Moving away from the Caribbean does not necessarily mean leaving its culture behind. Sometimes, the connection shows up in unexpected places: a supermarket aisle, a song playing through someone's headphones or a familiar expression that slips into conversation without a second thought. For Caribbean people living abroad, these moments can offer a sense of familiarity in places that may otherwise feel far removed from home. For others, the connection is maintained while living
What Caribbean Style Looks Like Right Now
Caribbean style has never really been one thing. It changes from island to island, city to city, generation to generation. It can be loud and colourful, or simple and understated. It can come from the market, the dancehall, Carnival, church, the beach, a family wardrobe or a designer's studio. And right now, Caribbean creatives are giving all of it a new life. Across the region and the diaspora, designers, stylists, artists and makers are creating work that feels connected to
7 Simple Ways to Bring Caribbean Art Into Your Everyday Life
Caribbean art isn't only found in galleries and museums. It lives in our homes, workplaces, communities and daily routines. Supporting artists doesn't always require purchasing an original painting. Small, intentional choices can help you celebrate the region's creativity while making art a meaningful part of everyday life. 1. Visit Local Galleries and Exhibitions Spend an afternoon exploring a local gallery, museum or community exhibition. You'll discover new artists, learn
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