The Florida Highway Men Museum has opened its doors in Fort Pierce, showcasing the work of 26 African American artists from the 1960s. The museum features a permanent gallery of their vibrant artwork, bringing recognition to a group of artists whose story is finally being told in their hometown.
What appears to be an unassuming building from the outside explodes with color inside, housing 26 vibrant paintings that depict Florida in its most natural form.
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Florida Highway Men Museum opens in Fort Pierce, honoring 26 African American artists
“This is a story that needs to be told,” said John Ritzo, a visitor to the museum. “The way they’ve captured an era and a Florida that sadly is disappearing and it’s just beautiful.”…