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<p>Philomé Obin, Paysans Sortant et Allant au Marché (Villagers Going to the Market ), 1953

Philomé Obin, Paysans Sortant et Allant au Marché (Villagers Going to the Market ), 1953, oil on board, Gift of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan, 2023.43.4

Exhibition Tour—Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti

Focus: Exhibitions

Focus: Exhibitions

  • Friday, January 24, 2025
  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
  • East Building Atrium
  • Talks
  • Guided Tours
  • In-person

Join us for a conversational tour featuring some of the most celebrated Haitian artists of the 20th century. Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti presents 21 works by Haitian artists recently gifted to the National Gallery. Learn about painters Hector HyppoliteAndre Pierre , Philomé Obin, and Louisiane Saint Fleurant who were known for their images of Haitian daily life, religious traditions, and history. Led by National Gallery educators.