Miami’s art and cultural community came together at The Betsy on Tuesday night for an intimate evening celebrating Haitian-American contemporary artist Édouard Duval-Carrié and his acclaimed work.
The evening began in the Betsy’s Courtyard, where guests were welcomed with passed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and an impressive charcuterie spread, setting the tone for a night centered on art, conversation and community.
Presented by GMCVB Art of Black Miami, the gathering was part of “From Venice With Love,” a sweeping retrospective celebrating Duval-Carrié following his participation in the 61st Venice Biennale.
Duval-Carrié is known for creating richly layered paintings and installations that draw from Haitian Vodou iconography, mythology and history. His work explores themes of migration, memory and identity while challenging conventional narratives surrounding the Caribbean and its diaspora.
The evening also highlighted the broader vision behind “From Venice With Love,” which transforms The Betsy into an immersive showcase of Duval-Carrié’s work. His pieces are featured throughout The Betsy Gallery, while large-scale video art is projected onto the hotel’s iconic ORB throughout August. Inside BBar, 26 illuminated light boxes featuring his work create another striking visual experience.
The evening’s programming also underscored the project’s commitment to conversation and cultural exchange. The event was moderated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, president and founder of Diaspora Vibes Cultural Arts Incubator, who helped guide a discussion surrounding Duval-Carrié’s artistic practice and his latest work.
With art serving as the backdrop, the gathering brought together artists, cultural leaders, creatives and members of Miami’s vibrant arts community for an evening that felt as much like a celebration of culture as it did an exhibition opening.
“From Venice With Love” continues through Nov. 15, bringing Duval-Carrié’s work and the stories behind it to audiences across Miami Beach and Little Haiti through exhibitions, public programming, academic conversations and performances.
Produced through a partnership between The Betsy Writers Room and Florida International University’s Public Humanities Lab, with support from Pérez CreARTE and partnership with Iris Photo Collective, the project positions Duval-Carrié’s work at the center of a larger conversation about Caribbean identity, history and cultural memory.
