Tous Saint
Toussaint Louverture named himself after Papa Legba, an important figure in Haitian vodou culture. Toussaint aspired to enlightenment and paved the way for the Haitian revolution. All the representations of him that exist in the world have been imagined, and this image is one of them.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2024Silver
Conceptual
Professional
Tous Saint
Toussaint Louverture named himself after Papa Legba, an important figure in Haitian vodou culture. Toussaint aspired to enlightenment and paved the way for the Haitian revolution. All the representations of him that exist in the world have been imagined, and this image is one of them.
About Artist
Vladim Vilain
Vladim Vilain was born in Haïti, where he spent most of his early life before relocating to Canada following the earthquake. Currently based in Montréal, his visual arts projects explore questions of identity and culture through the lens of Afro-surrealism. Vladim graduated from the professional photography program at Collège Marsan in 2022. He also works as a commercial photographer in fashion and music.
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