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floridiana retro picture of woman with parrot on shoulder

Floridiana: Material Culture from The Sunshine State

Florida has long been a place of escape, and the souvenirs visitors took home during its mid-century heyday—hotel ashtrays, rubber alligators, roadside attraction brochures—embodied memories of carefree days in the Sunshine State. These vernacular objects, often decorative, utilitarian, or absurd, offer an unfiltered glimpse into a time when Florida’s identity was shaped by tourism and fantasy. The exhibition presents over 130 objects from the collection of Gary Monroe.
florida beach sunset in the 1950s with many cars

Along the Beach Daytona FL

  • Gary Monroe
black and white image of woman on a florida beach talking on the phone

Floridiana Woman on a Beach

  • Gary Monroe
a cartoon of a blonde woman with a hat that says "Florida Fun For Pictures"

For Florida Fun Pictures

  • Gary Monroe
black and white photo of swimmers in a pool at a Miami Beach hotel

Miami Beach

  • Gary Monroe

September 18, 2026 – January 10, 2027

Weyand Gallery

Floridiana: Material Culture from the Sunshine State is organized by the Orlando Museum of Art, Curated by Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, The James Cottrell & Joseph Lovett Chief Curator, with Gary Monroe & Tom Cook

Florida has long been a place of escape, and the souvenirs visitors took home during its mid-century heyday—hotel ashtrays, rubber alligators, roadside attraction brochures—embodied memories of carefree days in the Sunshine State. These vernacular objects, often decorative, utilitarian, or absurd, offer an unfiltered glimpse into a time when Florida’s identity was shaped by tourism and fantasy. The exhibition presents over 130 objects from the collection of Gary Monroe.

Generous Support for the Exhibition Provided by

The Walker Collection of Florida Self-Taught Art

Some galleries are currently closed for exhibition changeovers. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

SOME GALLERIES CLOSED

8/28/2026-9/24/2026

Discounted Admission*
Adults $10, Seniors $10

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