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Sed by Cuban photographer Leysis Quesada Vera is part of the Cuba: It’s
Not All Black and White exhibit at the Backus museum opening Nov. 19.
Fredrick says the museum’s mission is to “promote the arts
in the community and to perpetuate the artistic and humanitarian
legacy of A.E. Backus.” She recalls Backus telling her
he’d rather be known as a “great humanitarian than as the
world’s greatest artist.”
The balance of the season will include an in-depth look at
the Florida Highwaymen, Sunday in Key West Brunch and
Auction, the Backus All You Should Eat Brunch and Painting
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City Watcher by 3inda 3eonard of =ero Beach won first place in the digital
black and white category at Backus Museum’s 2016 Through the Eye of
the Camera juried competition