2022年3月15日 — Collin College will host “Reign of Colors: A Pictorial History of Haiti” through April 7 at The Art Gallery at the college’s Plano Campus. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

“色彩统治”展示了鼓舞人心的海地文化及其人民。 Drawing from African and European influences, the pieces on display depict historical events, natural scenes, religious themes, and more, providing insight into the optimistic and resilient culture of the Pearl of the Antilles. On loan from the private collection of Yvonne and Glenn Stokes, world-famous collectors of Haitian art, the exhibition contains pieces in nave (self-taught) and modern styles in media including paintings, metal carvings, wood carvings, and bottles.

Glenn Stokes, an expert in Haitian art, will give lectures on the country’s history and its art on selected dates throughout the exhibition. 访问 www.bc-jinsha.com/department/artsgallery for the latest information on the exhibition, including special events and lectures. The Stokes family also plans to give away 10 paintings from the exhibition during its run. 详情可在画廊查阅。

The Art Gallery is located at Collin College’s Plano Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Room A175, in Plano. The gallery’s hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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