While visiting the show in Philadelphia, we decided to do a little sightseeing. We were told of a place called The Magic Gardens What an amazing place to visit and highly recommend visiting if you are ever in Philly!
The Magic Gardens is a non profit organization that show cases the art of Isaiah Zagar.
Here's little background on Isaiah Zagar - an award-winning mosaic mural artist whose work can be found on over 100 public walls throughout the city of Philadelphia and around the world. He devoted himself to beautifying South Street neighborhood since the late 60's.
We have never seen anything like this magical place. As we walked up to the house, there were mosaics covering each side of the building, with vibrant colors, it lit the whole street up. It was just magnificent. I would love my house to have this much
color and style.
His artwork was influenced a lot by his travels. He traveled to Peru for the Peace Corps for three years and brought back found objects, which he used in his mosaics. In addition to his three-year Peace Corps service in Peru, Isaiah has completed artist residencies in Tianjin, China and Rajisthan, India. He also participated in a residency at the Kohler Ceramic Factory in Wisconsin.
Here are some photos of his incredible life-long work! I am still in awe!
Outside of the Magic Gardens
One of the ceilings inside the house
Downstairs basement walls - my favorite!
Outside in the gardens
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