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 the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, offering viewers a closer look at his artistic practice and the ideas, histories and cultural influences that inform his work.
The documentary provides an opportunity to learn more about Duval-Carrié’s approach to art and the ways he draws on Haitian history and spirituality to explore broader questions of identity, belonging and collective memory.
Watch the full documentary on the National Gallery of Art’s YouTube channel.
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