The Magic Gardens vs the Rodin Museum
Times of India/Guest Contributor/THINGS TO DO, PHILADELPHIA/ Updated : Aug 21, 2015, 13:39 IST
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It might be tempting to go see the work of the famous dead French sculptor, but after seeing so much old stuff you might as well check out some art that’s new. Mosaicist Isaiah Zagar moved to the now vibrant neighbourhood of Sout … Read more
It might be tempting to go see the work of the famous dead French sculptor, but after seeing so much old stuff you might as well check out some art that’s new. Mosaicist Isaiah Zagar moved to the now vibrant neighbourhood of South Street back in the sixties when it was largely considered dangerous and abandoned. As an artist, Zagar became part of the revitalisation of the neighbourhood that made South Street one of Philly’s most interesting places to live. Read less
It might be tempting to go see the work of the famous dead French sculptor, but after seeing so much old stuff you might as well check out some art that’s new. Mosaicist Isaiah Zagar moved to the now vibrant neighbourhood of South Street back in the sixties when it was largely considered dangerous and abandoned. As an artist, Zagar became part of the revitalisation of the neighbourhood that made South Street one of Philly’s most interesting places to live. In 1994, he bought a house and turned it entirely into sculpture, or as he calls it, The Magic Gardens. It now stands as a huge mosaic entirely made out of broken bottles, tiles, tires and other bits and pieces that were tossed away. The tour costs $7 for adults and $3 for kids but if you don’t feel like taking it, just walk around South Street to see Zagar’s works. If the house is shiny, chances are it’s the work of Zagar.
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