Let There Be Light
Through the artistic vision of Paul Chalfin, Vizcaya’s Artistic Director, these dragons were converted into electric lights, effectively merging aesthetics with utility. The dragons’...
Read MoreInside Mr. Deering’s Sitting Room
Mr. Deering’s Sitting Room graces the second floor of the Main House with its grandeur. Designed in the neoclassical style, the room exudes symmetry,...
Read MoreThe Shepherd & The Shepherdess: Rediscovering Romanticism in Art
Introduction to Romanticism Movement During the 18th century, an artistic movement known as Romanticism spread throughout Europe, seeking to evoke an idealized world of...
Read MoreGASTON LACHAISE’S PEACOCK COLUMNS
Gaston Lachaise Lachaise (1882–1935) joined the Vizcaya project in mid-1920 as the formal gardens were nearing completion. A prominent sculptor, he was commissioned to...
Read MoreOne Hundred Years of Vizcaya’s Gardens
Marine Garden, Peacock Bridge and Wrought-Iron Fence In 1922, one hundred years ago, James Deering (1859-1925) witnessed the culmination of years in making...
Read MoreVizcaya and Classical Antiquity
Every year, Vizcaya receives thousands of visitors who are intrigued by the array of historical décor and objects of centuries past. Upon entering the...
Read MoreThe Candelabra gets a Facial
The candelabra found in Vizcaya’s Living Room is an interesting object. It is mainly composed of 11 stackable elements, the oldest of which dates...
Read MoreGarden Centennial Brings Back Lost Elements
This is a landmark year for Vizcaya. The museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the formal gardens, which were completed in 1922. While...
Read MoreThe Making of a Legend: Bel Vizcaino
This larger-than-life stone sculpture dates to the eighteenth century and has been welcoming visitors to the entrance Piazza at Vizcaya since 1916, the year...
Read MoreVizcaya Bell Pulls
Recaptured Memories and Modern Reinterpretations Lost Spaces and Stories of Vizcaya was an exhibition that commemorated Vizcaya’s centennial in 2016 by exploring the history...
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