The Ties that Bind: Haiti, the United States, and the Art of Ulrick Jean-Pierre in Comparative PerspectiveSpencer Museum of Art exhibit
This exhibition reveals the deep historical connections between Haiti and the United States through the lens of contemporary Haitian art. Both the United States and Haiti were impacted by complex encounters among European colonizers, Indigenous populations, and enslaved peoples. These nations share common revolutions for independence and violent but ultimately successful attempts to abolish slavery. The ongoing migration of citizens between Haiti and the United States has led to hybrid forms of architecture, language, food, and religion. As a culmination of a multi-year collaboration supported by the Spencer’s Integrated Arts Research Initiative, The Ties that Bind marks the first time in more than a decade that a significant display of Haitian paintings has occurred at the Spencer Museum of Art, or in Kansas.