Friday, September 9, 2011

Niki de Saint Phalle - DC

Niki de Saint Phalle's larger-than-life sculptures are now in Washington DC; to date, the only major outdoor sculpture corridor in our nation’s capital by a woman. Through October 2011 on New York Avenue NW, between 12th &13th
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Known for her sense of color and playfulness, Niki de Saint Phalle died in 2002 but her work lives on in her famous sculptures, whimsical gardens and grottos throughout the world, and in her perfumes in sculpted bottles. 

Her Tarot Garden in Tuscany, Italy Il Giardino dei Tarrochi click here

FREE EVENT  Those in Washington DC on Saturday 10 September 2011 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts for all ages 11AM-5PM. Materials are provided to create Niki-inspired works click here 














 

 
photos:  Niki de Saint Skull
Niki de Saint Phalle's Queen Califia Patty Mooney
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