In July 1991, a young local couple, Habib and Khatia Jiha, decided to combine their love of art with the facts of business by opening ” Expressions art Gallery” in Petion-ville Haiti. Two months later, the country suffered a terrible coup d’etat, and the international community imposed a two years embargo on Haiti. Besides all the turmoil and problems caused by the political situation, they managed through hard work and faith, to become over the years, one of Haiti’s most trusted and renowned source for Haitian art. They promote the Art of Haiti, by participating actively in many art exhibits in the world. Habib and Khatia’s grandparents, both originally from the Middle East, have immigrated to Haiti in the early 20th century. Born and raised in Haiti, they adopted this country as their own, as they learn to love it and appreciate its rich culture. After completing High school in PAP, both Habib and Khatia went to the States to pursue their education , and then came back to Haiti where they got married. Parents of 3 young boys, the couple is completely dedicated to their love for Haitian art and confess that the most enjoyable aspects of their gallery experience is helping international visitors as well as Haitians, discover Haitian art while many of them are amazed and still wondering how Haiti shelters such a hidden treasure.