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As the Caribbean steps into 2026, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners have new opportunities to deepen their practice, connect with global networks, and showcase the region’s rich artistic voices. The start of a new year is always a moment for reflection, gratitude, and intention, qualities that resonate strongly within the Caribbean art community. Over the past year, Caribbean artists have continued to navigate challenges, explore interdisciplinary approaches, and

As 2025 comes to a close, we look back at what the Caribbean art world gave us. There was no single defining moment or clear turning point. What the year did give us was movement, activity, connection and continuation. The work kept happening, even when attention and support shifted elsewhere. This movement showed up in exhibitions, online spaces, residencies, regional events and collaborations across countries and territories. Artists continued to work with purpose, often wi

Guyanese-born Ingrid Pollard is a pioneering photographer and media artist whose work has long challenged cultural assumptions about race, identity, and belonging. Born in 1953 in Georgetown, Guyana, and raised in London, Pollard has consistently questioned who is permitted to feel at home within British landscapes, particularly its rural spaces. Her practice centres on visibility, memory, and the quiet politics of place. As a founding member of the Association of Black Photo

Buying art matters. It sustains artists directly, affirms the value of their labour and allows many to continue their practice. For those who are able to buy, it remains one of the most meaningful forms of support. However, not everyone has the financial means to collect art. Limiting support to purchasing alone risks excluding large parts of the community and narrowing how we understand care for culture. Caribalent exists because we believe Caribbean culture is not a commodi

In a global creative economy still negotiating whose stories are valued, resourced and sustained, Daveed Baptiste’s recent recognition by the CFDA marks a shift in how cultural authorship is being acknowledged and invested in. This is not simply a personal milestone. It is a statement about the growing recognition of diasporic voices as vital cultural and economic forces. Baptiste’s work has long resisted spectacle in favour of substance. Drawing from Caribbean heritage, migr

As the year draws to a close, several grant opportunities remain open for Caribbean and international creatives, offering critical financial support across different stages of artistic practice. From emergency relief to unrestricted project funding, these programmes respond to both immediate needs and long term creative development. Creatives are encouraged to review the details carefully and apply ahead of the upcoming deadlines. Creative Resilience Fund Grant Deadline: Dece

Art Basel 2025 once again highlighted the growing presence of Caribbean and diaspora artists within global art conversations. What was once a quiet emergence has developed into a clear and confident contribution that continues to influence how the international art world thinks about identity, memory, landscape and cultural continuity. Throughout the fair, Caribbean talent stood out both in regional presentations and within major international programmes, where artists with l

Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer , has generated a lively debate online. Described by the company as a calming, billowy white imbued with serenity, the colour was intended to inspire reflection, creativity and renewal. However, some members of the public and creative community have questioned whether the choice is timely, meaningful or even a true colour. On social media, critics have argued that Pantone’s description stretches the definition of colour, labelli

Jamaican visual artist Natasha Cunningham is among the voices shaping Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer , bringing Caribbean creativity to the international stage. The feature highlights her reflections on creative reset and the role of calm and focus in her work, values that resonate strongly both in her artistic journey and the shade itself. Natasha’s artistic journey is a blend of formal training, professional experience and a fearless embrace of digital med

The Caribbean is lighting up Miami Art Week once again. From bold visuals to boundary pushing voices, artists from across the region and its diaspora are bringing vivid colour, sharp commentary and unmistakable island energy to two of the week’s most anticipated fairs: Scope Art Fair and Untitled Art Fair. Visitors can catch it all live through December 7. Caribbean Presence at Scope Art Fair Inside Scope, Jamaican born and United States based artist O’neil Scott brings strik

Today marks the closing of Festival Color Caribe in Puerto Rico, a vibrant celebration that has, for five years, brought together artists, communities and colour in a shared expression of Caribbean creativity. Mural "Love Offense", 2025 by Luis “ Güillo ” Cruz Martes This year’s festival continued the tradition of transforming public spaces into dynamic canvases, showcasing murals that capture the spirit, history, and future of the Caribbean. From this year’s installations to

Jimmy Cliff is more than a legend. He is a force whose music, spirit and vision have shaped Jamaica, the Caribbean and inspired generations around the world. Born in Jamaica in 1948, Cliff rose from humble beginnings to become one of reggae’s most influential voices, bringing the sounds and stories of his homeland to global audiences. From the vibrant rhythms of reggae to his powerful messages of resilience, hope and social justice, Cliff’s influence transcends borders, remin

Every December, Art Basel turns Miami into a centre of global art. Galleries, collectors, curators and creators arrive to explore new work and shifting ideas. Although the fair takes place far from the islands, its influence reaches the Caribbean in meaningful ways. For Caribbean artists, Art Basel is more than a market. It offers a clear view of the themes and priorities shaping contemporary art, and it shows where Caribbean voices naturally fit within those conversations. V

Art has always been a tool to express memory, place and identity, and Cuban artist Leo Morey embraces this with every stroke. His paintings, rich with life and layered with cultural storytelling, serve as a bridge between the home he grew up in and the world he now navigates. Morey’s preferred medium, acrylic on canvas, gives him the freedom to build worlds that feel both nostalgic and vividly present. Born and raised in Cuba, Morey’s artistic voice was shaped by the textures

Some artworks carry a quiet charge before you fully take them in. The recent pieces by Antigua and Barbuda artist Kamlah Kew belong to this realm, where near-silhouette figures appear subdued yet glow with an inner force. The figures move between shadow and gentle clarity. From within these dark forms, a light emerges that feels inherited, suggesting ancestry and the brightness passed through generations. This balance between concealment and emergence shapes Kew’s visual lan

On Saturday, November 22, 2025 , the Fine Art Market in Trinidad and Tobago will return with a vibrant showcase of more than sixty artists. The event will transform The Anchorage in Chaguaramas into a lively gathering place for Caribbean creativity, welcoming visitors from early morning until evening. Art by Anthony Tim via Trinidad & Tobago News Today This year’s market will bring together a wide spectrum of artistic expression. Visitors will encounter bold contemporary work

From 26 November to 2 December 2025 , the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda will once again come alive in a dazzling celebration of creativity. Now in its third edition, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week (ABAW) continues to grow as one of the region’s most vibrant cultural festivals. The 2025 theme, “Culture in Colour” , embraces expression in its fullest sense: art that is both rooted in local heritage and open to global influence. This is not just a festival but a movem

Melissa has left its mark, but our resilience paints a new beginning. Disasters do not only disrupt lives, they threaten the creative spirit that brings our communities to life. Across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba , many artists now face the loss of their studios, tools and artworks, the very foundations of their livelihood. At Caribalent , our hearts go out to all who have been affected. We stand in solidarity with the artists whose creativity continues to be a beacon of hope for

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, communities across the region have once again shown what binds the Caribbean beyond geography, its people. From the smallest islands to the largest nations, there is a shared rhythm of resilience, empathy and togetherness that defines the region’s soul. At moments like these, art transcends expression and becomes language. Jamaican artist Taoszen captures this beautifully in his mural “Connection” , created in Curaçao. Four hands, each distin

As the fair unfolds, FUZE is filled with colour, movement and the unmistakable rhythm of Caribbean creativity. Artists, curators, collectors and art lovers from across the region gather in one lively space, celebrating the stories and perspectives that shape our shared cultural landscape. This year’s fair features an exciting blend of established and emerging talent. Each booth offers a unique world, from textured paintings and immersive installations to new digital works tha