East Harlem Artist Guy Stanley Philoche's College Tour to Inspire Young Artists

From Haiti to Art Basel

• 🎨 Guy Stanley Philoche, an artist from East Harlem, emigrated from Haiti at age five and now commands up to $150,000 per painting.
• 🌟 His career is skyrocketing, with his work set to be featured at Art Basel in Miami, a premier international art festival.

The "Higher Learning" Series

• 📚 Philoche's latest series, "Higher Learning," celebrates brown and black children attending diverse schools.
• ⚠️ The series aims to counter the defunding of schools and efforts to erase history, positioning education as a primary weapon.
• 🖼️ These paintings are part of a planned college tour, with universities interested in purchasing them.

"Give Us Our Flowers" Collection

• 💐 The "Give Us Our Flowers" collection was born from Philoche's grief over the loss of his friend and attorney, David Brown.
• 🌸 This collection of 60 paintings honors living individuals, particularly children of color, aiming to uplift them and counter negative portrayals.

Supporting the Next Generation

• 🤝 Despite his success, Philoche is committed to supporting emerging artists, making it his mission to buy a painting for every one he sells.
• 💡 He credits the Village Voice for his career breakthrough, emphasizing the importance of support systems for artists.