The Bahamas: Directory : Art and Humanities

Bahamas: Art and Humanities

The Bahamas seems to have produced an extraordinary number of artistic talents that have contributed to the colorful history of the country. Bahamian Art showcases the richness, vitality and diversity of Bahamian culture on an international level. The Bahamas is blessed with many prominent and up and coming artists such as Nick Austin, John Beadle, Lillian Blades, Jackson and Stan Burnside, John Cox, Amos Ferguson, Kendall Hanna, Rolfe Harris, Alton Lowe, Antonius Roberts, Nadine Seymour Munroe, Tavares Strachan, Maxwell Taylor and others.

Their works, which include paintings, drawings, sculptures and Junkanoo pieces show the viewing public that there is far more to the Bahamas than sun, sand and sea. Bahamian art, embodies the emotional and physical involvement of the artists in the very fabric of Bahamian society.


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  • Antonius Roberts - This award winning contemporary artist is renowned for the wide spectrum of his works. From somber... (Added: 22-Oct-2003 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
  • Art and Music of The Bahamas - Art and music of Bahamian artist and songwriter Eddie Minnis and his daughters, Nicole and... (Added: 26-May-2005 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
  • Art To Life - Original watercolors on silk, unique Bahamian creations. From 1992, artist Armelle Theriez was... (Added: 7-May-2005 Rating: 9.44 Votes: 9) Rate It
  • Bahamas Art Auction - Weekly Art auction features a different piece of Bahamian fine art from the Bahamas most talented... (Added: 17-Mar-2005 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • Derek In Da Yard - All about this popular Bahamian Artist, TV Host &... (Added: 9-Nov-2003 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • Famous Faces of Nassau - The official site for an exciting art exhibition held at the Central Bank of the Bahamas in 2004,... (Added: 21-Feb-2004 Rating: 7.5 Votes: 2) Rate It

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When visiting Nassau, be sure to visit the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, located only a short distance from the cruise ship docks in downtown Nassau. You can view an excellent collection of authentically Bahamian works of art including paintings and sculptures from talents such as Stanley and Jackson Burnside, Amos Ferguson, Rolfe Harris, Alton Lowe, Brent Malone, Eddie Minnis, Antonius Roberts, Max Taylor and Chan Pratt. Younger artists such as John Beadle, Eric Ellis, Nicole Minnis, Ricardo Knowles, and Jolyon Smith are also represented.

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