Caribalent

18/08/2026

Some stories must never be forgotten.

Art has a way of carrying history forward, giving the past a presence in the present and allowing stories of resistance, freedom and courage to remain visible.

This powerful mural by Curaçao-based muralist Garrick Marchena brings the legacy of Tula into the present through art. His work adds to Curaçao’s visual landscape, transforming walls into expressions of the island’s people, stories and identity.

In August, as Curaçao commemorates the legacy of Tula and the 1795 uprising against enslavement, this work carries a message that feels especially powerful:

Tula den kada un di nos.
Tula lives within us all. 💙🇨🇼

16/08/2026

Just a reminder

13/08/2026

Fibre art continues to push beyond the boundaries of craft, creating space for artists to explore identity, portraiture, texture and material through thread, yarn fabric and stitch.

Jamaican artist Kokab Zohoori-Dossa (Kokab كوكب) brings these possibilities together in Untitled (Black) (2025), a striking work made with hand embroidery on tulle, beads and cotton yarn crochet.

Through layered textile techniques, Kokab transforms fibre into a contemporary visual language, demonstrating the depth, versatility and evolving possibilities of fibre art in Jamaica and across the Caribbean.

What does the future of fibre art in the Caribbean look like to you?

11/08/2026

What would modern art look like if it originated in the Caribbean?

​Before Wifredo Lam became a global modernist icon, his own family history embodied the story of the Caribbean, born to a Chinese immigrant father and a mother descended from enslaved Congolese people.

​After spending decades in Europe alongside Picasso, Lam returned to Cuba with a mission: to act as a "Trojan horse" in the Western art world. Instead of conforming to Eurocentric styles, he centered the stories, sugar plantation histories, and rich Afro-spiritual traditions that had long been pushed to the margins.

​His masterpiece, The Jungle, proved that Caribbean history isn't just a footnote, it's a powerful force that redefined modern art forever. 🇨🇺

Video credit: khendrick

08/08/2026

Does an artist really need to have one style?

For Cuban artist Adrian Socorro (Adrian Socorro Suarez), experimentation means refusing to stay in one lane. He moves between techniques, materials and ideas, allowing the work to evolve without forcing it into a single visual language.

Maybe finding your style isn’t about choosing one.

Maybe it’s about giving yourself the freedom to keep exploring.

What do you think, should artists have a signature style?

04/08/2026

What does it mean to create art that carries the spirit of a people?

For Trinidadian artist Shawn Peters, Caribbean identity is not just a subject, it is the foundation of his work.

From heritage and history to resilience and self-expression, his art reflects a deep connection to the region and the stories that continue to shape it.

Explore the full story behind Shawn Peters’ artistic journey and the inspiration behind his work.

For Trinidadian artist Shawn Peters, creativity was never a choice. It was simply part of his upbringing.His earliest memories are filled with evenings spent watching his father, the first wood sculptor he ever knew, transform timber into works of art. As reggae music played in the background, fathe...

02/08/2026

Great ideas deserve support.

We’ve compiled grant opportunities and funding resources to help Caribbean creatives take their work further.

Explore, apply and share with a creative who needs this.

https://www.caribalent.com/opportunities

30/07/2026

Here's to friendship... the meaningful connections that remind us that, no matter the distance, we are never truly far apart.

These striking works are by Jonathan Gladding (Jonathan Gladding), a St. Lucia–based artist whose paintings celebrate the richness, vibrancy, and spirit of Caribbean life through bold colours and expressive storytelling.

30/07/2026

Caribbean creatives, don’t miss these opportunities!

Here are open calls, grants, residencies, and more with deadlines closing in August.

Save, share, and apply!

Looking to exhibit your work, secure funding or participate in an international residency? This August offers a range of opportunities for Caribbean artists and creatives across visual arts, public art, textiles, literature and digital exhibitions.From London and Oslo to Germany and the Metaverse, h...

28/07/2026

Looking for your next Caribbean artist to explore?

Khendrick is sharing three artists whose work continues to shape conversations around history, identity, spirituality, and memory across the region.

🇭🇹 Edouard Duval-Carrié
🇨🇺 Belkis Ayón
🇯🇲 Ebony G. Patterson

Whether you're discovering them for the first time or revisiting their work, each offers a unique perspective on the Caribbean experience.

Which artist would you add to this list? 👇