Edouard Duval-Carrié

Edouard Duval-Carrié is a Haitian artist whose work served as the inspiration for the Haitian team's uniforms at the 2026 Winter Olympics. While Duval-Carrié himself is not directly mentioned in the design process, the uniforms, designed by Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean, were based on his 2006 painting depicting a formerly enslaved revolutionary. This connection to Duval-Carrié's art has brought renewed attention to his work. The uniforms initially faced scrutiny from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for potentially violating guidelines on athlete expression, leading to a last-minute redesign by Stella Jean. Despite the initial setback, the final designs have been praised for their representation of Haitian heritage, making Duval-Carrié's art a significant element in Haiti's presence at the Winter Olympics and highlighting the intersection of art, national identity, and international events.