Restoring the Spirit - Celebrating Haitian Art December 13, 2011

The devastating earthquake that reduced much of Haiti to rubble also struck a tremendous blow to the small island nation's vibrant cultural heritage. Irreplaceable works of art that once graced the walls of the government buildings, churches, art museums and other cultural sites of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, were badly damaged or destroyed during the earthquake. As the home of one of the oldest collections of Haitian art, the Figge has benefited from the creativity and vitality of the Haitian people. The exhibition 'Restoring the Spirit--Celebrating Haitian Art' pays homage to Haiti's longstanding visual traditions and the indomitable spirit of the Haitian people in the face of adversity.