Daniel Orelus, Crocodiles, 35 1/4 x 49 1/4, Collection of Figge Art Museum, Courtesy of Curatorial Assistance.
Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art
October 18, 2014 – February 1, 2015
Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art surveys Haiti’s rich visual arts traditions, demonstrating that despite the country’s turbulent history, painting and sculpture have flourished. These works of art speak to the vitality of Haitian culture and the indomitable spirit of its people. Generations of self-taught Haitian artists have invented and refined a distinctive style that gives us insight into their experiences, values, and beliefs. The exhibition is divided into several fascinating segments: Vodou and Roman Catholicism, History and Politics, and Scenes from Everyday Life. We can easily appreciate how these works of art inspired the imaginations of Haitians, so that they could better understand and sometimes escape the island nation’s complex problems.
Restoring the Spiir: Celebrating Haitian Art is curated by Rima Girnius, PhD, originated by the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa, and organized by Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions, Pasadena, California.
Picasso and the Progressive Proof
September 13, 2025–January 4, 2026
Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocut Prints from a Private Collection explores Pablo Picasso’s late-career printmaking through three key works and their proofs, highlighting his innovative techniques and recurring themes of Spanish heritage, mythology, and European Old Masters.
Recent Acquisition Highlights
September 27, 2025–January 11, 2026
This exhibition highlights the richness of the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s permanent collection, showcasing a diverse range of works—from early American masterpieces to contemporary art—all acquired by the museum within the past few years.