Tag: Philadelphia

Carosella to the Carousel

August 8, 2011

Lately I am trying to develop a better habit of not only capturing the sites that spark my aesthetic interest, but also to research their history and relevance to their location – an effort to enrich artistic and intellectual growth, or fulfill Jeopardy training. Today’s post, The Carousel: Formerly the centerpiece of American

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Lightning in the City

August 6, 2011

This steel sculpture by Isamu Noguchi marks the axis of Independence Mall and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Depicting a kite, bolt of lightning and a key, the massive piece is a tribute to Ben himself. I desperately wanted to stand beneath it and get a closer perspective, but my Mom said no.  That’s

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