“Haiti’s Time: Selections from the Collection of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan” opened on August 30, 2025, and will be on view until January 4, 2026, at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia (located at 155 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, Virginia). This major exhibition gathers work by some of Haiti’s most celebrated artists and includes paintings, metalwork, assemblages, and ceremonial Vodoun drapos, among other items. [Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to our attention.]
Description: What do you see in your mind’s eye when you hear the name, “Haiti”? This exhibition draws upon works by some of this island nation’s most esteemed artists to reveal how they portrayed themselves—as the recipients of awards, as part of a rich and complicated history, as imbedded within profound networks of faith, and as everyday individuals sneaking moments of relaxation and fun. Together, these exceptional paintings offer a timely view of Haitian history, spiritual realms, and daily life.
For more information, see https://uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu/exhibitions/opens-august-30-haitis-time-selections-collection-beverly-and-john-fox-sullivan
Also see https://haitiantimes.com/2025/08/28/haitian-art-fralin-museum-fall-2025 and related article https://hyperallergic.com/994202/virginia-museum-receives-transformative-gift-of-haitian-art/
[Shown above: Detail from Hector Hyppolite’s Fête du Morts, undated. Oil on Masonite.]