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Stories from the life and work of Levoy Exil.
November 1, 2026
What Do the Suns Mean? Decoding Levoy Exil's Symbols
Suns, Loas, eyes, birds, and a thousand dots: a respectful guide to the symbols in Levoy Exil’s paintings and how collectors read the language of Saint Soleil.
Read more →October 15, 2026
How to Spot an Original Levoy Exil Painting
Original or print? A collector’s guide to buying an original Levoy Exil: signatures, provenance, red flags — and why the artist’s official gallery is safest.
Read more →October 1, 2026
The Saint Soleil Movement: Haiti's Boldest Art Revolution
In 1973, Tiga handed brushes to mountain farmers and told them to paint their dreams. Meet Saint Soleil, Haiti’s boldest art revolution, and the Cinq Soleils.
Read more →September 20, 2026
Still Painting at 81: The Enduring Fire of Levoy Exil
Born in 1944, Levoy Exil has painted for over fifty years — and at 81, he still paints, carrying the Saint Soleil spirit from the mountains of Fermathe to the world.
Read more →September 20, 2026
From Fermathe to the Runway: Levoy Exil × Gabriela Hearst
How “Solrou: The Sun’s creates Unity” traveled from a Haitian mountain studio to the Gabriela Hearst Spring Summer 2024 runway at New York Fashion Week.
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