The Davidoff Art Initiative, founded by Swiss cigar
specialist Davidoff to support contemporary artists in the Caribbean, has
announced the publication of an art compendium capturing the dynamism of the charitable
organisation across its first years of operation.
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| An excerpt from Under the sun: Caribbean Voices in Contemporary Art |
Insights into the Caribbean art scene
The Davidoff Art Initiative was launched in 2012 with the
mission of supporting contemporary art and artists in the Caribbean and in
particular the Dominican Republic, and fostering cultural engagement between
the Caribbean region and the rest of the world. Now in its third year, the
Initiative has published Under the Sun: Caribbean Voices in Contemporary Art, a
compendium of art, essays, and interviews. The book includes interviews and portfolios
from Caribbean and international artists following their participation in the
Davidoff Art Residency, as well as commentaries from leading art authorities
offering insights into the Caribbean art scene.
Organised across three sections, the publication offers
readers an intimate portrait of the Caribbean’s singular creative landscape,
along with the role of the Davidoff Art Initiative in providing visibility and
support this vital contemporary art community.
Davidoff wins art critics award
In tandem with this milestone, the Davidoff Art Initiative has
been bestowed the 2015 Annual Critics Award from the Dominican Association of
Art Critics Inc (ADCA). The Annual Critics Award, presented by ADCA in
affiliation with the International Association of Art Critics, honours the work
of institutions and individuals working in and around the visual arts in the
Dominican Republic. The award recognises the Davidoff Art Initiative’s
contribution to contemporary art in the Dominican Republic through its
residency programme and its support and facilitation of cross-cultural
dialogue.
“We are pleased to recognise the invaluable contributions of
the Davidoff Art Initiative and their success in promoting and introducing
Caribbean artists to broader, international audiences,” said ADCA president Carlos
Acero Ruíz.
Art & Gourmet
Weekend event launched
Next year, Davidoff offers cigar lovers the chance to attend
the 2016 Davidoff Tour Gastronomique Art & Gourmet Weekend (February 18-21,
2016) at Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic. The weekend will include
Open Studio visits with the Davidoff Art Residency artists in Altos de Chavón,
as well as culinary events with three Michelin-starred chef Peter Knogl from
Switzerland and a visit to the Davidoff Estate in Santiago de los Caballeros. For
details, visit:
davidoff.com/events/davidoff-tour-gastronomique-art-gourmet-weekend
