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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

Miami Advice: Karina Ors on Bayfront Park, an urban oasis designed by Noguchi

When the legendary sculptor Isamu Noguchi was tapped to redesign a blighted public park in Miami, he conceived of the project as a village green-a place where the community would gather with purpose, rather than just a manicured lawn. Originally built in 1925 after three years of construction, the park had fallen into complete disrepair by the time Noguchi was approached.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Exiled child returns to Miami's Freedom Tower: They massacred my teddy bear'

Freedom Tower symbolizes Cuban refugees' arrival and trauma, processing over half a million fleeing Castro's regime.
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fromMiami Herald
10 months ago

What's the story behind that little old white house in the middle of Brickell?

Dr. James Jackson's legacy as Miami's first doctor is celebrated in a podcast highlighting his contributions to the city's medical history.
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