Transatlantic Slave Rememberance Week at the United Nations

There is currently a cool exhibit called "400 Years of Struggle: for Freedom and Culture" in the UN visitors lobby commemorating the Transatlantic Slave Trade, organized by the Caribbean Community and the African Group.

I went to the opening last week, and took a phone picture of my favorite piece "The Crossing" by Vidho Lorville, a Haitian artist. It is part of the "Haitian Inspiration" section of the exhibit which also included work by Patricia Brintle. The paintings in this section all focused on Haiti's empowered history of revolution and self-determination. Numerous events during the week of remembrance centered on Haiti this year as people came together to celebrate Haiti's strength and history of inspiring liberation and to encourage those continuing to struggle after the January 12 earthquake.

The exhibition also featured historical pieces in the "Amistad-a True Story of Freedom" and "African Resistance" sections. But my favorites were the paintings. So lively, expressive metaphorical, with lots of allusions that place them in context but do not overpower their energy.

The exhibition is open to the public through April 25, so stop through.