Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is a nonprofit organization that preserves and interprets the artwork of Isaiah Zagar and furthers the legacy of Isaiah and his wife Julia. PMG celebrates art in its many forms through community outreach, public programs, hands-on activities, exhibitions, and tours.
Isaiah and Julia Zagar moved to Philadelphia’s South Street in 1968 and have devoted their lives to beautifying their neighborhood and celebrating art and artists. Julia opened the Eye’s Gallery folk art store in 1968 and continues to run it today. Isaiah has mosaicked more than 200 walls and buildings over 50 years. Learn more about the Zagars’ life and work.
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
The organization Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s two largest immersive mixed media art environments: the Magic Gardens Museum and the Magic Gardens Studio. (What is an art environment?) They are completely covered with mosaics. Isaiah used handmade tiles, bottles, bicycle wheels, mirror, and international Folk Art to chronicle his life and influences.
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