Current Exhibition
WADING IN THE SHALLOWS/ PLUNGING IN THE DEEP by JOHN PAUL SADDLETON
The D’Aguilar Art Foundation is delighted to present a solo exhibition of paintings by John Paul Saddleton. Entitled Wading in the Shallows/Plunging in The Deep, this selection of work focuses on John Paul’s studies of water: coastal views and underwater landscapes.
Opportunities Bulletin
NLS Curatorial and Art Wr ...
NLS is now accepting applications for the 2021/2022 Curatorial and Art Writing
Fellowship
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NLS 2021/2022 Internation ...
NLS is now accepting applications for the 2021/2022 International Winter Art Residency
The 10-week International Winte
Central Bank of The Baham ...
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is proud to invite the Bahamian creative community to the 38th edition of the annual Op
News
The latest news from the D’Aguilar Art Foundation
An Interview with John Paul Saddleton
In conjunction with his current solo exhibition, titled 'Wading in The Shallows, Plunging in The Deep', we are delighted to share an interview with John Paul Saddleton. ...
Mrs Patrica Minnis Opens Student Exhibition at DAF
On Thursday 20 May, Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, opened our new exhibition at The D'Aguilar Art Foundation, featuring the artwork of the students of Uriah McPhee. ...
Featured Artist Nastassia Pratt
Today we highlight the work of Bahamian artist Nastassia Pratt...
K Smith is interviewed by ZNS
ZNS visited the DAF today to interview K Smith about his current exhibition TWO CENTURIES OF SMITH. The interview will air this Thursday, 5th December at 7pm, during the nightly news....
NEW ACQUISITION: Mango 1 and Mango 2 by Melissa Alcena
New Acquisition We are delighted to acquire two photographs by Bahamian artist Melissa Alcena. 'Mango 1' and 'Mango 2' will be the first artworks by Alcena in the collection, however we supported her work at the galle...
NEW ACQUISITION: Sonia Farmer's "A True and Exact History" (Poinciana Paper Press, 2018)
This artist book was recently acquired by the DAF from the fundraising exhibition in support of Letitia Pratt's studies, a garden. Sonia Farmer so generously donated the piece to the exhibition, and for this we truly app...
The Weight of the Tide: Lynn Parotti's 'Time Under Tension' in Review
Lynn Parotti’s Time Under Tension was a compact exhibition that communicated a profound message in its simplicity. All of the work shown was a homage to The Bahamas’ aquatic environment, which – according to ARC Ce...
New Acquisition: "Hair Drying" (nd.) by Brent Malone
Brent Malone's 'Hair Drying' was recently acquired by The D'Aguilar Art Foundation from the Charitable Arts Foundation's annual art auction: and what a find!...
About Us
The D’Aguilar Art Foundation, launched in 2008, is the culmination of Vincent D’Aguilar’s vision for Bahamian art. One of the most comprehensive privately held art collections in The Bahamas, the Foundation is an educational resource for artists, scholars, collectors, students and the general public. Operating out of a multi-functional exhibition, educational and archival space, we strive to involve members of the public in the ideas and discourse of Bahamian artists.