HAITIAN-ART (May 4, 1968): An Archival Publication from Georges S. Nader Art Gallery

We are proud to share a rare original issue of Haitian-Art, dated Saturday, May 4, 1968—a bi-monthly publication produced in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and published by Georges S. Nader Art Gallery, founded and directed by my father, Georges S. Nader. More than a newspaper, Haitian-Art is a significant cultural document. It reflects a moment in time when Haitian art was being actively documented, championed, and introduced to wider audiences through the efforts of artists, critics, collectors, and galleries committed to the preservation and advancement of Haiti’s artistic heritage. This edition features Préféte Duffaut (1923–2012), one of Haiti’s most celebrated visionary painters. Known for his radiant, imaginative cityscapes and spiritually resonant landscapes, Duffaut remains a foundational figure in Haitian modern art and Caribbean visual culture. For our family, this publication holds special meaning. It represents a legacy of dedication to Haitian art history and to the artists who shaped it. That commitment continues today through Myriam Nader Art Gallery, where our mission remains to preserve, contextualize, and promote Haitian art through scholarship, exhibitions, and responsible collecting. From one gallery to the next, the guardianship of Haitian art continues. 

Archival issue of Haitian-Art, May 4, 1968, published by Georges S. Nader Art Gallery, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.