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culture6 days ago•4 min saved

Philadelphia Mosaic Icon Isaiah Zagar Dies at 86, Leaving a Citywide Legacy

Famed mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, founder of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, died at 86 from congestive heart failure and Parkinson's disease. He produced more than 200 public mosaics across roughly 50,000 square feet, helped revitalize South Street, and built immersive art environments like Magic Gardens and Eye's Gallery. Influenced by Latin American folk art, his work spans Philadelphia and beyond; memorial arrangements will be announced, and he is survived by his wife Julia and sons Zeke and Jeremiah.

via PhillyVoice|

#culture #isaiah-zagar #magic-gardens

culture6 days ago•9 min saved

Philly Mosaic Legend Isaiah Zagar Dies at 86, Leaving Walls Brimming with Color

Legendary Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, founder of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, died at 86 from heart failure and Parkinson’s disease. A self-taught creator who embedded broken glass, mirrors and found objects across South Philadelphia, his immersive murals transformed the city’s public spaces and reshaped Philadelphia’s art identity; his family will donate his body to Johns Hopkins for medical research, and a public memorial will be announced later.

via Inquirer.com|

#culture #isaiah-zagar #magic-gardens

local6 days ago•3 min saved

Porter Square's Spinning Sculpture: A 1980s Public-Art Milestone

The 46-foot-tall Gift of the Wind sculpture by Susumu Shingu at the Porter Square T stop, a centerpiece of the 1980s Arts on the Line program, has been spinning for decades with little recent maintenance and no current funding for restoration; installed overnight with a crane, it briefly halted during setup due to metal contact but was adjusted and has since continued to rotate, standing as a longtime local landmark.

via The Boston Globe|

#arts-on-the-line #gift-of-the-wind #local

travel-and-art1 month ago•8 min saved

Ski Through Art at Utah's Unique Museum Resort

Powder Mountain in Utah has transformed part of its ski area into an open-air museum featuring large-scale art installations, including chandeliers, sculptures, and neon signs, accessible to the public during winter and summer, creating a unique skiable art experience inspired by land art and designed to blend seamlessly with the natural landscape.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#art-installation #outdoor-museum #powder-mountain

art2 months ago•2 min saved

Banksy Reveals New Murals in London

Banksy confirmed his latest artwork in London, a black and white mural of two children lying and pointing at the sky, which appeared on a wall in Bayswater and was also seen at another location in central London. The artist shared photos of the mural on Instagram, solidifying its authenticity. Known for his provocative and socially critical art, Banksy's recent works have included politically charged pieces and environmental messages, but this new mural appears more contemplative and symbolic.

via CBS News|

#art #banksy #london

art2 months ago•1 min saved

Banksy Debuts New Murals in London

Banksy confirmed his latest artwork in London, a black and white mural of two children lying down and pointing up, by posting photos on Instagram after it appeared on a building in Bayswater, sparking speculation about his involvement.

via ABC News|

#art #banksy #london

art2 months ago•1 min saved

Banksy Reveals New London Artwork Amidst Stargazing Murals Speculation

Banksy confirmed his latest artwork in west London, a black and white mural of two children lying down, by posting photos on Instagram. The mural, which sparked speculation, depicts two figures in winter attire pointing upwards and appeared on a building in Bayswater, with an identical image at a central London tower. Known for his provocative street art, Banksy's recent work does not seem overtly political, unlike some of his previous pieces.

via AP News|

#art #banksy #london

art-and-culture2 months ago•2 min saved

Christchurch's New Signs Spark Confusion and Delight

Artist Cameron Hunt created humorous, official-looking signs in Christchurch that playfully confuse and delight passersby, aiming to challenge perceptions of authority and signage while sparking curiosity and conversation in the community.

via The Guardian|

#art-and-culture #christchurch #guerrilla-art

art-and-culture4 months ago•2 min saved

Grand Central Turns into a Massive Public Art and Storytelling Hub

Grand Central Terminal will host NYC's largest public art installation in decades, 'Dear New York' by Brandon Stanton, featuring massive digital projections and stories from his archive, transforming the space into a free, citywide gallery from October 6-19.

via Time Out Worldwide|

#art-and-culture #brandon-stanton #dear-new-york

art-and-culture5 months ago•5 min saved

Philadelphia Celebrates Alexander Calder with New Gardens and Hometown Tribute

Calder Gardens, a $70 million art space dedicated to Alexander Calder, is opening in Philadelphia, featuring subterranean galleries, open-air pavilions, and a landscape designed by Piet Oudolf, aiming to foster mindful engagement with Calder's work through a non-traditional, immersive experience.

via The Art Newspaper|

#alexander-calder #art-and-culture #calder-gardens

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Florida's Crosswalk Controversy: Art, Safety, and Political Battles

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched a campaign to remove LGBTQ+ pride street art, including rainbow crosswalks and school murals, as part of his broader 'war on woke,' leading to legal battles and widespread local resistance, with critics viewing it as an attack on free speech and LGBTQ+ rights.

via The Guardian|

#crosswalk-wars #desantis #florida

art6 months ago•1 min saved

Vault Unveils Giant Wyeth Mural Revealing Family Stories

N.C. Wyeth’s massive 1932 mural, 'Apotheosis of the Family,' depicting family and land themes, has been restored and displayed in a new round barn after decades in storage, highlighting its historical and artistic significance.

via The New York Times|

#art #family-stories #mural

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Denmark to remove controversial 'Great Mermaid' statue in Copenhagen

Denmark plans to remove the controversial 14-tonne mermaid statue from Dragør Fort, citing its incompatibility with the site's historical environment, sparking debate over artistic expression and cultural values.

via Euronews.com|

#cultural-controversy #denmark #dragor-fort

entertainment8 months ago•7 min saved

The Current Location of Michael Jackson's HIStory Statues 30 Years On

Giant Michael Jackson statues created in 1995 to promote his album HIStory still exist in various locations worldwide, including a Dutch McDonald's, an Austrian nightclub, a Swiss fairground, and South Africa, though some have been removed or are for sale due to controversies and changing public perceptions.

via BBC|

#controversy #entertainment #history-statues

arts-and-culture1 year ago

Bend's Googly-Eyed Sculptures Spark Artful Mischief

In an Oregon city, residents have noticed that googly eyes have been placed on local sculptures, creating a playful and interactive public art experience. This whimsical addition has sparked curiosity and engagement within the community.

via The New York Times|

#arts-and-culture #community #googly-eyes