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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: Isaiah Zagar's Found-Object Mosaics Saved From Demolition

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Magic Gardens in Philadelphia is a mosaic-covered creation by artist Isaiah Zagar, built from found objects that reflect his personal story and artistic influences. When demolition threatened the site in 2004, local supporters formed a nonprofit to preserve it. Zagar kept expanding the gardens over the years with inventive tunnels and a variety of mosaics. He continued working on the project until his death in 2026.

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