Edgar Brierre: A Haitian Voice in Caribbean Art Edgar Brierre (1933-2022) stands as a significant figure within Haitian art, particularly recognized alongside his brother Murat Brierre – a celebrated sculptor whose innovative repurposing of oil drums into striking figurative sculptures cemented Haiti’s artistic legacy. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Edgar’s early life was marked by formative experiences that shaped his artistic trajectory. He began his education at Centre d'apprentissage de St Martin and benefited from private instruction from M. Darcet François, establishing a foundation fo…