Interview with Viktor El-Saieh

Interview with Viktor El-Saieh, a painter who works in both Miami and Port-au-Prince. He is the grandson of celebrated Haitian bandleader Issa El-Saieh, who amassed a large private collection of Haitian art. His family now runs the El-Saieh Gallery in Port-au-Prince, which has frequent visitors during weekends by appointment. Over the years, the gallery housed many well-known Haitian artists who worked and painted on the grounds. At the time of the interview, El-Saieh was the only artist painting there. In the interview, which takes place a year after his Historical Precedence opening in Miami, he discusses his current work and future plans. He also talks about the present state of the El-Saieh Gallery, as well the work he is doing on commission for a private collector.