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Born in the 1950s and led by African American artists, the Highwaymen art movement is best known for its vibrant and evocative portrayals of Florida's unique and untamed natural beauty. The sweeping vistas of palm trees, marshlands, and sunsets captured in their paintings are more than just...
Stories Behind the Paintings The vibrant, sweeping landscapes of Florida, bathed in the glow of sunrise or sunset, are iconic in the world of Highwaymen art. Created by a group of 26 African American artists in the mid-20th century, these paintings captured the untamed beauty of...
A Journey Through Florida's Artistic Heritage Highwaymen art, a distinctive genre born out of necessity and creativity, holds a unique place in Florida's cultural history. This remarkable movement began in the mid-20th century and has since become a celebrated symbol of African American ingenuity, resilience, and...
