Tropical Realism™ · Press & institutions
The artwork.
The authorship.
The public record.
Resources for journalists, researchers, cultural institutions and partners engaging with Tropical Realism™.
Explore the resources
01 · The movement
Caribbean art.
Caribbean authorship.
Tropical Realism™ is a contemporary Caribbean art movement founded by Sir Calvert Jones in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Fine art anchors a wider cultural ecosystem connecting collecting, cultural experiences, licensing, hospitality and digital engagement.
Read the Philosophical CharterSir Calvert Jones
Sir Calvert Jones is the founder and principal artist of Tropical Realism™. His practice draws on Caribbean people, landscapes, everyday life and cultural memory. Alongside his artwork, he develops collaborations that bring Caribbean authorship into cultural, commercial and institutional settings.
Explore the founder’s work02 · Official resources
A considered introduction.
Begin with the official institutional profile, then explore the work and information of each participating artist.
03 · Attribution & permissions
Credit the work.
Identify its creator.
Please identify the artist of each work individually. Tropical Realism™ is the movement and platform; participation does not make every artwork a work by its founder.
Suggested artwork credit
[Artwork title] — [Artist name], Tropical Realism™.
[Photographer or image credit, where applicable.]
For high-resolution artwork files, portraits, interview requests or image-use permission, contact the studio with your publication, intended use, format and deadline. Credit and usage instructions are confirmed for the supplied material.
Request press material04 · Selected public records
The record,
in its own words.
Press & institutional enquiries
Begin a conversation.
Share your publication, proposed engagement or research request with the studio.
Updated 7 October 2026. Refer to each linked record for its date, scope and wording.
