Perhaps you thought you'd be seeing riotous flower gardens or experimental urban vegetable gardens, not so. In an earlier post I mentioned that one of the things that I found in Philadelphia was that there was a surprise around every corner. This was very true during our walk along South Street. As we walked along there were parts of buildings decorated with "found" or recycled art. Camera came out and photos were taken. Then we arrived at Philly's Magic Gardens. We didn't go in that day, it was the end of a day with much walking and exploring behind us and it was obvious that the Gardens were so extensive that they would be better visited another day.
We did go back and had an enjoyable time exploring the work of Isaiah Zager and his amazing mosaics. To be honest, it was difficult to chose five photos that would truly represent the experience. While I was trying to be a reflective photographer and not take random photos, the imagery and varied combinations made it difficult for me to put the camera away and just appreciate it. If you ever do git a chance to visit Philly's Magic Gardens, be sure to to give yourself enough time to truly appreciate them. If you are interested in learning more about the Gardens, their website is:
It's interesting to me to learn how people in different places define "art" . Philly certainly presents the concept in a variety of ways-formal museums, building murals, and the mosaics of the Magic Gardens. There is so much visible artwork that it is like walking through a European city. In fact, the more I think about it, Philadelphia's artwork, street cafes, coffee houses, and diversity in approaches to food remind me very much of a European city (even though home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall).
Thank you for visiting, please feel free to stop by again. In the meantime, may your travels be interesting and enjoyable.
Kerry
2 comments:
You made me feel like visiting Phila. I wondered what 'Philadelphia' means.
Do it-you'll enjoy your visit!
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