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Discover Caribbean art in all its forms. From emerging talent to in-depth features, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, Caribalent brings you closer to the people, places, and ideas shaping the region’s creative landscape.


Patrick Eugène Brings Haitian Storytelling to the House of Dior
This year, Haitian American artist Patrick Eugène stepped into a defining moment of global recognition through the 10th anniversary of the Dior Lady Art initiative. Invited by the House of Dior to reinterpret the legendary Lady Dior handbag, Eugène has entered a rare creative circle where fine art meets couture. Photographs by Heather Sten and Marion Berrin. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim Gallery and Patrick Eugène. For Eugène, this collaboration is more than a design commission
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Oct 133 min read
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Mother Caribbean: Mapping Identity Through Art
In Mother Caribbean , St Kitts and Nevis artist Sasha Herbert transforms portraiture into a celebration of regional heritage. At first glance, the painting captures the intimate gaze of its subject, but the viewer’s eye is drawn upward to the headwrap, a vibrant blue crown that unfurls into a map of the Caribbean islands and seas. Mother Caribbean by Sasha Herbert.  Image courtesy of the artists via Instagram. Painted in acrylic on ply, the work exudes both strength and tend
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Sep 231 min read
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Philomé Obin: The Master Painter Who Captured Haiti’s Soul
On August 6, 1986, Haiti bid farewell to one of its most revered artists, Philomé Obin. Born in 1892, Obin’s remarkable career spanned...
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Aug 62 min read
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Brushstrokes of Freedom: How Caribbean Artists Honour Emancipation
Emancipation in the Caribbean is more than a historical event. It is a living, breathing narrative that artists continue to explore,...
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Aug 12 min read
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