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URL:https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/timeless-tr
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SUMMARY:Timeless Tropics: Florida's Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit part of America 250 Celebration\nFORT LAUDERDALE\, Fla.
  (June 19\, 2026) – History Fort Lauderdale\, proud steward of our co
 mmunity’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residen
 ts and visitors\, will present “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing L
 andscape” from Thursday\, July 9\, through Sunday\, September 13. This 
 free summer fine art exhibit exploring Florida’s evolving natural and ur
 ban landscapes will feature works by award-winning artist Tim Forman and
  photographer David Paulo plus contextual historical maps of our timeles
 s state. A free meet and greet with the artists will take place on Thurs
 day\, July 9\, from 6 – 8 p.m.\, at the New River Inn Museum of History 
 building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenu
 e). Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided.\n\n“Histor
 y Fort Lauderdale is proud offer this this inspiring and artistic look at 
 how Florida’s landscape has changed throughout the years – from seasca
 pes to skyscrapers – to commemorate our part in America’s 250 Celebrat
 ion activities\,” said Patricia Zeiler\, executive director of History 
 Fort Lauderdale. “Through historic maps\, photographs\, and artwork\, gu
 ests of all ages can discover our region’s imperial origins\, gorgeous v
 istas and creative urban cultures\; all of which have contributed to our g
 reat city’s economic prosperity.”\n\nVisitors to History Fort Lauderda
 le’s “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape” will experie
 nce Tim Forman’s artfully curated oil on canvas masterworks of the Flori
 da Everglades\, waterscapes\, beachscapes and natural wildlife. These land
 scapes are complemented by David Paulo’s bold photographic narrative of 
 buildings and neighborhoods in South Florida that are significant to cultu
 re and life of minority communities. Documented cities include Sistrunk\, 
 Lauderhill\, and Dania Beach. Historical maps of Florida from pre-Revoluti
 onary War/Spanish Florida in 1749 to British controlled Florida in 1763 to
  Florida as a U.S. state in 1845 and illustrative panels will context and 
 clarity about our history\n\nTim Forman is the third generation of Forman
 s to have been born and reared in South Florida. He first picked up the br
 ush at nine years old under the instruction of Peter Olsen. By 17\, Forman
  was receiving commissions. Primarily a self-taught artist\, Forman’s wo
 rk is the result of dedicated practice. He uses field sketches\, plein air
  paintings\, and photographs to compose his pieces that are painted in lay
 ers with both knife and brush. He creates his landscapes to portray the sp
 lendor and simplicity of the natural world around us. Through his work\, T
 im seeks to lift the spirits and inspire awe above our day-to-day lives.\n
 \nDavid Paulo\, a Lauderhill native\, has cultivated a career as a digital
  creative by contributing his graphic and photography skills to showcasing
  South Florida culture. Through film photography\, David has captured and 
 shared historical landmarks and cultures not only in South Florida but acr
 oss the United States on his platforms. His commitment to his community ha
 s earned him recognition from CBS Miami\, WSVN 7\, the Miami Herald\, WLRN
 \, and South Florida’s 99 Jamz radio station for his outreach and philan
 thropic initiatives. Through his art\, David aims to bring happiness\, nos
 talgia\, and unity to the world by continuing to inspire connection and co
 llaboration to the unique places we call home.\n\nFor more information cli
 ck here.
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CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Nature
LOCATION:History Fort Lauderdale\, 231 SW 2nd Avenue\, Fort Lauderdale\, Fl
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