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Francois-Dominique Toussaint Louverture (May 20, 1743 - April 7, 1803) was the leader of the Haitian Revolution. His military genius and political acumen led to the establishment of the independent black state of Haiti, transforming an entire society of slaves into a free, self-governing people. The success of the Haitian Revolution shook the institution of slavery throughout the New World."

Full color pictures and biographical notes about Haitian artists from artwork donated by 78 artists and collectors to raise funds for the repair of the Musee d'Art Haitien du College St Pierre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, severely damaged by the January 12, 2010 earthquake. Also essays "After the Earthquake" by Haitian art historian Michel Philippe Lerebours and "Reminiscences" by Mary Voegeli de Pinho and Phyllis Voegeli, nieces of the museum's founder Bishop Alfred Voegeli. This catalog was first published in September 2013 in conjunction with the Save A museum exhibit/sale held at the Wilmer...