Photo courtesy of Shalom Gorewitz Stivenson Magliore was a prominent Haitian artist of his time, drawing notoriety and acclaim for his unique and magnificent paintings. However, in 1994, the artist died. According to the New York Times, he was stoned to death, though much of the death still remains a […]
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History Lecture Analyzes Causes of Haiti’s Poverty
On Monday the Ramapo College Culture Club hosted Dr. David Colman, associate professor of African American history, who gave a lecture on Haitian history. His lecture focused on the ways Haiti went from one of the wealthiest colonies in the Americas during the 18th century to the most impoverished country […]
Haitian Artwork from Filmmaker’s Collection on Display
Photo by Nicole Williams The Kresge Gallery is hosting an exhibit through Nov. 21 titled “A Sense of Place.” Oscar winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme, best known for directing “The Silence of the Lambs,” offers a look into his collection of 60 works. Demme is one of the world’s leading collectors […]