NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Martinique, the French Caribbean paradise that famously inspired several of Paul Gauguin's most celebrated works, will again take center stage of the Caribbean art world when it hosts the seventh annual Contemporary Art Market of Le Marin, November 27-29, 2009. Some 8,000 visitors are expected to attend the event and experience the latest creations produced by 100+ artists from the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Canada and the U.S., making this one of the Caribbean's most important celebrations of the arts. Muriel Wiltord, director Americas for the Martinique Promotion Bureau /CMT USA, commented on the prize, saying: "Virtually all types of artists will be represented; from painters and sculptors, to photographers, filmmakers and everything in-between. This is a truly open and inclusive celebration in a waterfront setting that is inspiring in its own right. For anyone who appreciates art, this is an event not-to-be-missed."
Throughout the three-day event, visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibits in unique locations -- le Centre Culturel Vincent Placoly, the covered market, Allegre Boulevard, Odis 7 Galerie and more -- with various free-form creations and video projections ostensibly enveloping the town of Le Marin in art. Among the highlights are a fresco mural painted by a young local artist in tribute Aime Cesaire, Martinique's favorite son, and the works of Marc Latamie, a Martinican painter now based in New York.
Interactive painting stations will also be set up along the waterfront providing budding young artists with a unique opportunity to create their own works of art alongside painters participating in the event.
For more information on the seventh annual Contemporary Art Market of Le Marin, please contact the Le Marin Visitors Bureau at Tel: 011-596-596-746-321, or 011-596-596-747-271; email: otsim@wanadoo.fr, or visit http://www.otmarin.com.
About Martinique (www.martinique.org)
The Caribbean island with French flair, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World, The Isle of the Famed Poet (Aimé Césaire) – by any one of its many names Martinique remains one of the most alluring and enchanting destinations in the world; as unforgettable as a summer romance or a first kiss. Martinique is an overseas region of France, and in keeping with its traditions, this vibrant island stirs the passions with awe-inspiring natural beauty, a rich cultural history, distinctive culinary delights, warm smiles and so much more. Napoleon’s bride, Empress Josephine, was born and raised here. The Pompeii of the Caribbean, St. Pierre, is found here. The finest French products, from Chanel fashions to Limoges porcelain, are readily available here. La Route des Rhums, a tour of the world’s finest rum distilleries based on France’s famed Route des Vins, is offered here. A special place, to be sure, with so much to offer – Martinique c’est magnifique!
For more information on Martinique, contact the Martinique Promotion Bureau /CMT USA, 825 Third Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022 – Tel: 212 838 6887 - Fax: 212 838 7855 – Email: info@martinique.org – Web site: www.martinique.org.
Martinique Promotion Bureau
Christel Coïta, 212-745-0970
christel.coita@franceguide.com
or
SBPR Corp.
Steve Bennett, 954-566-1522
Steve@SBPRcorp.com
