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the magic gardens

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November

“Art should not be segregated in museums; it needs to live free among us.”  

 – Isaiah Zagar (creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens)

The Magic Gardens

This Friday field trip is a glimpse into a really unique mosiac environment.  The Magic Gardens in Philadelphia’s South Street neighborhood includes a fully tiled indoor space and a massive outdoor mosiac sculpture garden that spans half a block.  I would like to share my first trip to The Magic Gardens with you.

The Magic Gardens

 

The Magic Gardens

A photo from The Magic Gardens in Philadelphia.

The artist, Isaiah Zagar, spent fourteen years excavating tunnels and grottos, sculpting multi-layered walls, and mosaicking the 3,000-square-foot space.

The Magic Gardens

The Magic Gardens

The gardens are really one of those things that need to be experienced to be fully enjoyed.  So, I urge you to check it out if you find yourself visiting Philadelphia.  I hope some of the phtos here will give you a sense of what a unique spot Isaiah Zagar has provided for the South Street community as well as all who visit.

The Secret Gardens

The Secret Gardens

I plan on making repeated visits to the gardens – it is not even possible for one’s senses to absorb everything in one visit!

The Secret Gardens

The Magic Gardens

A photo from Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.

The Magic Gardens

Hope you enjoyed sharing some of my trip to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.

The Magic Garden

Thank you for visiting my blog.  My prayers to those that suffered loss during the storm, Jackie

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