Edouard Duval-Carrié

Edouard Duval-Carrié is a contemporary Haitian-American visual artist known for his vibrant, layered works that explore Caribbean history, mythology, and cultural identity. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he left the country during the Duvalier regime and spent formative years in Puerto Rico before studying at the Université de Montréal and McGill University in Canada, and later at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His multicultural background deeply informs his artistic practice, which synthesizes Haitian Vodou iconography, colonial history, and contemporary social commentary. Duval-Carrié works primarily in mixed media, often incorporating resin, glitter, sequins, and found objects to create richly textured surfaces that evoke both the aesthetic traditions of Haitian Vodou flags (drapo Vodou) and European academic painting. His work frequently addresses themes of migration, diaspora, cultural hybridity, and the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean. He has been instrumental in bringing Haitian art to international attention and has curated exhibitions highlighting Haitian cultural production. His pieces are held in numerous public collections, including the Miami Art Museum and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Throughout his career, Duval-Carrié has been recognized as a significant figure in contemporary Caribbean art, bridging traditional Haitian artistic practices with global contemporary art discourse. His installations and paintings often feature historical figures, mythological beings, and references to the Haitian Revolution, creating complex narratives that challenge colonial perspectives and celebrate Afro-Caribbean resilience and creativity. Based in Miami, Florida, he continues to be an active presence in the art world, exhibiting internationally and contributing to conversations about postcolonial identity and cultural memory.