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May 28, 2020 · “The Highwaymen” is about a group of 26 African American artists, most of them self-taught, who turned out countless paintings of Florida’s lush, natural landscapes. Rather than endure backbreaking work in local citrus groves, they leveraged their artistic talent and sales acumen.
Feb 15, 2018 · Being an artist is rarely seen as a ticket to prosperity and social mobility. But for Florida’s historical “Highwaymen”—a group of around two dozen black painters who made a living selling their landscape paintings out of car trunks in the Jim Crow South—art was something of a pathway to freedom.
Jun 19, 2019 · The presence of a small handful of Black-owned commercial art galleries has created spaces for Orlando's African American artists to showcase their work. But outside of these spaces,...
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In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting a selection of films focusing on Black creators that speak to legacy, mentorship and the role of the arts. As always, you can watch the following features online or on the ALL ARTS app wherever you may stream.
Feb 8, 2021 · An HBO documentary explores two centuries of art by African-Americans, and the path they forged for contemporary Black artists.
Feb 12, 2021 · A new HBO documentary, “ Black Art: In the Absence of Light,” looks at the legacy of Driskell (1931-2020), a Black American scholar, artist and curator, and his revolutionary landmark...
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Aug 12, 2020 · 14 Black Artists on Life in America Right Now. August 12, 2020. The Artist Statements project is an ever-evolving creative tribute to the agonies and the ecstasies of Black American...
