PJ's Studio: santi flores

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Hands down my favorite outdoor art display in Manhattan this year is Santi Flores’s “HERE” exhibit in the garment district.

So I decided to post a second set of photos before the exhibit wraps on October 23rd.

Do make an effort to see it.

You can find it in the Garment District – 14 sculptures between 38th and 41st Streets.

The fact that it is so compact definitely makes it easier to see them all.

And there are plenty of seats in the neighborhood in case you want to enjoy them while you lunch.

The exhibit symbolizes unity, diversity and individualism.

Very NYC.

And, Santi’s theme - “We are moving forward together” seems particularly appropriate as the pre-Covid crowds have come back to Manhattan.

He also seems to be selling mini-versions. How cool is that?
https://www.santiflores.net/here/

Here’s a previous blog…
https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2022/07/here-by-santi-flores.html

Cheers!
PJ
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Sunday, July 31, 2022

NYC has great outdoor art displays to keep both locals and tourists amused.

Maybe mostly locals - since I have photographed these places for decades I am always looking for a new twist.

This month 14 pieces of Santi Flores's sculptures are on display in the Garment District. in an exhibition called "HERE."

That's Broadway between 38th & 41st Streets.

Which means that you are shooting with Times Square in the background.

Needless to say the colorful waving characters are a perfect fit for the area.

And, hats off to Mr. Flores for creating tall pieces that can be juxtaposed against the surrounding architecture.

Photographing the display made me smile.

Apparently I'm not the only one.

They have been so well received that the exhibit has been extended until October 23, 2022, so there's still plenty of time to visit. :-)

Here are some blogs from the Seward Johnson exhibit in the space back in 2015...

Cheers!