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Member Type: Artist
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Last Update: November 18, 2011
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In order to understand Haitian painting, one must know that Haiti has been an authentic cultural crucible, in which were mixed the Carib Indians, the Spanish invaders, the fearsome Brothers of the Coast, flibustiers, and pirates of all kinds from France, ... moreIn order to understand Haitian painting, one must know that Haiti has been an authentic cultural crucible, in which were mixed the Carib Indians, the Spanish invaders, the fearsome Brothers of the Coast, flibustiers, and pirates of all kinds from France, the English, and more than thirty African tribes. Also mixed into the crucible were their languages, customs, and religions.
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First Name
Gerald
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Last Name
Bloncourt
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Gender
Male
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About Me
Gérald Bloncourt is an artist and one of the founders of the Centre d'Art (Art Center) in Haiti. He is also an art historian, photographer, writer, and filmmaker.
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