vertical gardens

These gardens, though only mock-ups, are hanging on around town. I will look for them, during my travels; looks like Brickell area.

photo via Patrick Blanc, image dated June 19, 2009
photo via arquitectonica geo, image is dated July 26, 2009.

These hanging vertical elements, designed with plant-artist Patrick Blanc, …, and horticulturalists Michael Davenport from Fairchild Tropical Garden and Jeff Shimonski …, will contribute significantly to the identity of the museum.

via mam.

Bicentennial Park

El Nuevo Mundo at Bicentennial park

El Nuevo Mundo, 1977. David von Schlegell (eulogized in the NYT, late intro in Frieze.)

Alternate view

bicentennial park via transitmiami

Keep off the Grass! in Miami Newtimes, on earlier usage of the park.

George Sanchez-Calderon adding to the lore of the park.

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American Falla.

The park is now referred to as Museum Park.

 

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond

Karen L. Davidson speaks on gem stones, as part of Melissa Dubbin and Aaron S. Davidson’s Making a Record (Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) at AVA.

Great listening!