Art in the Desert

When one goes to Palm Springs, it’s typically to relax, lay by the pool, and soak up the sunshine (and heat!). On my last few visits, I have noticed that the area surrounding the Art Museum has really become a lovely destination to peruse. This downtown park is where the Forever Marilyn statue was moved to, and the surrounding area has blossomed as a result. If you’re feeling hot, how about sitting underneath these funky shade canopies?



This “art installation” was new to me on my most recent visit. Interesting…



It was ALMOST a full moon that evening…



This area has “Babies on the Move” by artist David Černý. The 8' tall statues are a bit creepy; I for one won’t be disappointed when their temporary stint is over.



The lightning bolt of red was a recent addition to this inaccessible area.



I noticed that there’s one on the Rowan Hotel; maybe this one got lost?



I definitely prefer this “disappearing” statue to the Babies. Walk around it and you’ll see what I mean.



Even the restrooms at the park are designed nicely:



For the younger set, this Grafitti Yard is a cool (not literally) place to hang out:



Not surprisingly, there is a bit of vagrancy in the area, but not anything that kept tourists/locals away when I was strolling through.
 
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