Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom

In one of the largest exhibitions exploring the rich and complex connections between Louisiana and Haiti, in culture and history, the Nous Foundation and Historic BK House & Gardens presents Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom. The show brings together the Jacques Bartoli Collection of Contemporary Haitian Art on loan from the Haitian Resource Development Fund in Miami, with a collection of original commissions from eight Haitian and Louisiana artists exploring these connections, curated by Max Jean-Louis. Through these works of art—ranging across diverse artistic media—threads of these intertwined stories are drawn out in themes of shared colonial legacy, religion and ritual, inequality, and climate change. 

An opening reception will be held on January 12, with more programming—including conferences, concerts, and craft workshops—to follow over the course of this three-month exhibition. Entry is $10; $2.50 for children younger than thirteen. Details at nous-foundation.org.