A still life painting by Haitian artist Jean Hyppolite was damaged in the earthquake . Gallery owner Georges Nader worked to have it -- and thousands of other pieces -- restored . In a troubled land , art plays a vital role as the nation 's symbol . The Haitian government has been working with the Smithsonian on restoration . ' Saving Grace , ' a show of 50 pieces of Haitian art , opens in New York on Friday .
A still life painting by Haitian artist Hector Hyppolite was damaged in the earthquake . Gallery owner Georges Nader wanted to have it -- and thousands of other pieces -- restored . In a troubled land , art serves a vital role as the nation 's memory . The Haitian government has been working with the Smithsonian on restoration . 'Saving Grace , ' a show of 50 pieces of Haitian art , opens in New York on Friday .