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flag Isaiah Zagar, creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, died at 86 from heart failure and Parkinson’s, leaving a legacy of vibrant, recycled-material mosaics that revitalized South Street.

flag Isaiah Zagar, the self-taught Philadelphia mosaicist who created the immersive Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, has died at 86 from heart failure and Parkinson’s disease. flag Known for transforming South Street with vibrant, large-scale mosaics made from recycled materials, he helped lead the neighborhood’s revival and resisted urban renewal projects. flag His work, inspired by global art traditions, became a symbol of creative resilience and community healing. flag Zagar’s legacy endures through his public art, museum collections, and a 2008 documentary by his son, with Magic Gardens opening to the public in 2024.

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