Frankétienne

Frankétienne ( real name: Frank Étienne, born April 12, 1936 in Ravine - Sèche, department of Artibonite, Haiti) is a writer, poet, playwright, musician and painter. He writes both in French and in Haitian Creole. As a painter, he is known for his colorful abstract works, which often emphasize the blue and red colors. In addition to his artistic work, he was also headmaster and 1988 short-term culture minister.

Awards

• 2002: Prix carbet
• 2004: Pablo Neruda Prize for his oeuvre
• 2004: Nominated for the Great Book Prize of Haiti
• 2006: Prince Claus Award
• 2010: Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
• 2010: UNESCO Artist for Peace

Works (selection)

• Au Fil du Temps ( poetry book )
• Ultra Vocal (novel ), 1972
• Pelin Tet ( play )
• Dézafi (novel ), 1975
• Mûr à Crever (novel)
• Les affres d'un Défi (novel)
• Melovivi ou le Piège ( play ), Riveneuve 2010 Paris premiere in March 2010