From Within and Without: The History of Haitian Photography

Jun 21– Sep 13, 2015

Haiti’s catastrophic 2010 earthquake destroyed much of the nation’s history, art, and culture, causing an irreparable rupture with the past. Photographs made before 2010 are generally all that remain of the rich culture, monuments, and way of life predating this disaster. From Within and Without allows NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale to play a crucial role in retrieving and restoring memories of this viibrant culture. The exhibition includes the work of 20 photographers, as well as studio archives, family snapshots, and works of photojournalists. Because the exhibition includes photographs made before and after the earthquake, it provides the first comprehensive history of Haitian photography and offers differing perspectives on Haitian life and culture.

Opening in Fort Lauderdale, known for one of the largest Haitian populations in the U.S., with renowned Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié as guest curator, the exhibition explores the manner in which Haiti is represented from the inside and outside, as well as the role journalists played in documenting Haitian life in times of political and social strife. The exhibition provides new perspectives on the history of photography and visual culture in the Caribbean as well as a dynamic experience for diverse audiences.

The exhibition is supported by Funding Arts Broward, Inc.

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.525.5500
www.moafl.org

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