These paintings by Haitian artists reveal many stories that have been historically erased. Why? Out of a fear of acknowledging Black empowerment and the ongoing struggle for freedom. Swipe to uncover the story ➡️ #ArtUncovered . . . . 🖼 Philomé Obin, “Paysans Sortant et Allant au Marché (Villagers Going to the Market),” 1953 oil on board overall: 40.64 × 50.8 cm (16 × 20 in.), Gift of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan 🖼 Jacob Lawrence, From “The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture,” 1992 and 1989, color screenprints on wove paper, Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, and Gift of Larry and Brenda T. Thompson 🖼 Rigaud Benoit, “Woman Picking Mangos,” 1969, oil on Masonite, 23 x 16 in., Kay and Roderick Heller #Haiti #art #haitian #news #artists #history #explore #explorepage #painting #artist #arte