The vibrant sculpture on the corner of Ocean Blvd and US-1 is in front of 500 Ocean. It is a…read moretowering 40-foot installation by metal artist Albert Paley. Commissioned for the development and installed in 2017, it remains the tallest public artwork in Palm Beach County. Paley describes Cavalcade as a dramatic silhouette meant to engage the sky and sunlight. The sculpture's spire-like forms, painted in vibrant yellows, are inspired by palm fronds, which he sees as delicate floral elements reaching skyward. Though the piece is not kinetic, its folded, interlaced metal shapes suggest motion as if stirred by ocean air. Paley emphasizes how the sculpture changes throughout the day, with shifting light and shadow enhancing its dynamism and creating a sense of constant transformation. When I first saw it, I was struck by how it seemed to rise out of the pavement like a burst of energy--part botanical, part industrial, and entirely alive. More than marking the corner, it claims it. The sculpture feels like welcome sign for the neighborhood that blends ambition with artistry. While fully metal and status, it channels the softness of nature. [Review 1367 of 2025 - 2135 in Florida - 24919 overall]

Cavalcade is a 40 foot high public art installation by artist Albert Paley. It was created…read morespecifically for Boynton Beach and installed in 2017. The artist based the design on his interpretation of palm fronds. He also designed it to have folding metal to look like it had movement even though it is stationary. Albert Paley's work can be found in the permanent collections of over 30 museums, nationally and internationally, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, and in London in the Victoria and Albert Museum and The British Museum. About his work Paley has said "In creating a work of art, besides my personal experience, my concern is how it emotionally and intellectually engages the viewer. Through the creative process I have developed a personal visual vocabulary fundamentally based in symbolism and metaphor which is implicit in my work." I love the whimsical shapes and how colorful it is. When you look at it at a certain angle it reminds me a little bit of Edward Scissor Hands. It's large size and bright colors really make it stand out as you drive by.

You can find beautiful murals on buildings all over downtown West Palm Beach but did you know you…read morecan also find them hidden under bridges too? Kukui is one of two murals painted under the Royal Park Bridge in West Palm Beach by Hawaiian artist Sean Yoro who goes by the name HULA. In Hawaii Kukui is a candlenut tree whose oily kernels were used for lights so kukui is a symbol of enlightenment. I first discovered Yoro's art when I found Uhame painted under the Harris bridge in Lake Worth. Yoro's art can be found all over the world. Many of his works blend humans and nature together. He has completed more than 50 murals, many on walls. He has even completed murals under water. His twin brother Kapu often documents his work. Kukui was first painted in 2016 as part of the CANVAS Outdoor Museum art show. She is a hyperrealistic portrait of a woman who looks like she is rising out of the water. On February 14, 2024 Yoro came back and repainted his murals under the Royal Park Bridge. A recent 2.3 million dollar painting project on the bridge covered up the art work so he spent several weeks restoring them. You can view the murals by taking the path that goes under the bridge. Kukui is on the drawbridge side. Uhame is one of my favorite murals so I was excited to discover her sisters who live under this bridge. Now when you visit you can see the ladies looking their best. Hopefully Yoro will also touch up Uhame who is looking a little faded these days.

The Mermaid is an abstract sculpture created in 2000 by local artist Claudia Jane Klein who…read moreattended Albert Lea College in Minnesota where she majored in art. In the 1980's she worked in fashion design and was recognized by the Fashion Institute of Technology for her unique designs. In the 1990's she decided to concentrate solely on sculptures and learned metal fabrication and welding in trade schools in New York and Florida. Today she creates metal sculpture in her studio in Lake Worth. I love mermaids so this sculpture caught my eye as I was walking back from the Snook Islands. This is not a classic sculpture of a mermaid but a more abstract form of a sea nymph although you can clearly make out the tail.The face of the mermaid is an open circle. Claudia Jane Klein thought a mermaid sculpture was perfect for Lake worth since it is directly on the Lake Worth Lagoon and ocean. She donated her time and money to create the piece and gifted it to the city in partnership with the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival who maintains it. You can find The Mermaid in Bryant Park across from the golf course. She is next to the fountain. I think she adds artistic interest to the park.

Reflections is a new public art installation on the side of the new Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural…read moreCenter. You can find it on the sidewalk bordering the new Kapok Park on the northeast corner of Seacrest Boulevard and East Ocean Avenue. It serves as the gateway to the new town square. First announced in December of 2018, the large scale, 27 foot high art piece is part of a new 1.15 million dollar art project to create kinetic and interactive art to bring cultural tourism to Boynton Beach and to make the new Town Square "iconic, interactive, and connective". Some of the money came from the city while the majority came from a private developer. Art is dispersed around the area in the new Kapok Tree Park, the new fire station, police headquarters, and two new parking garages that will have murals. Reflections is the work of world famous sculptor, Ralfonso. It is made up on 21 curved pieces that spin in the wind and reflect light. The inspiration for the piece comes from nature and the wings of birds. At the base of the sculpture are three walls for sitting and quiet reflection. By day the art work reflects the sun and at night it is lit up with colorful LED lights. I love the height, movement and drama of this piece. It is so fun to explore all of the new outdoor art pieces in this area. If you are looking for an expensive family outing you can take the kids to play in the brand new park and explore all of the new interactive art. Ice cream and restaurants are just a few blocks away.

Muy bonito muchas variedades de comidas asombrosa comunidad me gusta mucho todo todos los fines de…read moresemana salimos a caminar la ciudad ofrece muchas diferentes actividades para niños además está muy bien ubicado todo muy limpio fresco feliz cuando salimos ahí me pongo muy contento súper feliz

Downtown Lake Worth is small but quite charming town along Lake Avenue. The buildings are a…read morebeautiful array of styles and colors that leads to the downtown charm. They many stores along the strip. There are small boutiques, gelato ice cream, bakery, bars and restaurants. We were there on St. Patrick's Day and it was just filled a wonderful parade with people enjoying the day wearing the colors of green. Worth a stop when you are in the area.

Water Pavilion is an interactive public art installation in Rosemary Square. Parking is available…read morefor $12 valet or in the garage, free before 5 PM and $5 an hour after. There is some limited meter parking a few blocks away. Water Pavilion is a 1,400 square foot fountain created by Danish artist Jeppe Hein who is based out of Berlin. It is Hein's first art installation in Florida. Water Pavilion is made out of 2 circles of water that jet out of the ground as high as seven feet tall and it is computer programmed. Walls of water are created and visitors to the fountain are encouraged to move in and out of them. About the piece, Hein has said ""Independent from background, gender or age, people will forget in a second who and where they are because it is an amazing feeling to be surrounded by walls of water. I hope this experience strengthens the sense of community between the various groups that generally reflect a district at large." Hein's work is about people coming together and Water Pavilion accomplishes this in the most delightful way. Martin Aquatic provided the hydraulic, structural, filtration, and chemical system design and engineering services to complete the project. While this is technically a work of art, the kids who love it only see it as a splash pad where they can cool off and play. There is a covered lawn area with beach chairs so parents can keep and eye on the kids as they enjoy the fountain. UV filters sanitize the water every cycle the water passes through the pumps and it is chlorinated to keep the water sanitary. This has to be the most interactive and fun art that I have ever come across. it is is sure to delight generations of children for years to come.

Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands is truly one of the most magical places for an early morning…read morewalk in South Florida. We arrived before sunrise while it was still dark, and watching the sun slowly rise over the wetlands was absolutely beautiful. The boardwalk trail stretches over the water and marshes, creating the perfect setting to enjoy nature. As the sun comes up, the birds begin to wake, and the sounds of their morning songs make the whole experience feel peaceful and almost magical. My kids loved it just as much as I did. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a cup of coffee and some water. The trail is easy to walk, but you'll want to take your time and enjoy the scenery. The parking lot is large and convenient. There are clean restrooms, a drinking fountain, benches along the trail, and covered areas where you can sit and take a break. Another pleasant surprise was the Nature Center itself. There's a small museum, a gift shop, and several animal exhibits that kids really enjoy. The gift shop is actually quite impressive, with lots of educational toys, souvenirs, and nature-themed gifts at very reasonable prices. The exhibits are completely free, and my children were especially excited to see the baby alligators in a beautiful aquarium and all the turtles. The only small downside was that the Nature Center doesn't open until 9:00 AM. After our long walk, the kids were eager to go inside, so we ended up waiting for about an hour. Thankfully, I had packed some snacks and a lunch box from home, which made the wait much easier. If you're visiting with children and arriving early for sunrise, I definitely recommend bringing a few snacks. Overall, this is a wonderful place to experience Florida's natural beauty, especially at sunrise. Peaceful, family-friendly, educational, and completely worth visiting.

Nice and peaceful, a pleasant walk on the well-designed boardwalk... you just continue around... I…read morelike that, not having to repeat your steps. It was pretty quiet regarding animals... saw some bunnies, birds, turtles, and one sleepy alligator. The Iguana was pretty large. Free! Open sunrise to sunset.

Spirit of Invention is a large mural on the side of the historic 1926 Alexander Lofts building in…read moreWest Palm Beach. It was created by artist Tristan Eaton whose work has been exhibited in art galleries around the world. He began his art career by working as a teenager freelance artist in Detroit where he later attended the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. He worked for Fisher-Price where he designed his first toy at age 18. He went on to design Action Heroes and a line of fantasy toys. He then founded Thunderdog Studios, a design firm that worked on a variety of projects for companies such as Disney and Nike. One day he saw a blank building wall in Brooklyn and had the idea for a mural. He called the building owner who liked the idea and that is how he began painting murals. The Spirit of Communication was on a building used to be home to Bell Telephone headquarters so artist Tristan Eaton used that as inspiration to make an homage to Alexander Graham Bell. About the mural Eaton said "Alexander Graham Bell revolutionized how we communicate when he invented the Harmonic Telegraph in 1874, thus leading to the modern-day telephone and changing the world forever. For me, art has always been about communication. Art is a more emotional and visual form of communication, but it has the power to connect us just the same. Therefore, being asked to create a mural to celebrate Bell's life on the former West Palm Beach Southern Bell headquarters, I jumped at the chance and gladly accepted this honor. This method of portrait storytelling is fitting for someone with a life as grand and powerful as Alexander Graham Bell's. Within this mural I have sewn together many images both relevant to Bell and the specific location of the mural itself." To create the mural Eaton spent 15 days creating the art work and used 600 cans of spray paint. In March of 2016 half of the mural was destroyed when the bricks fell off the building due to a rusty iron rod. Four people had minor injuries. Eaton returned to repaint the mural and this time it only took him 6 days and 200 cans of paint. He renamed the mural Spirit of Invention. Eaton is committed to repainting and touching up any of his murals if they need it. The new mural features a hyperrealism head of Alexander Graham Bell made up of graphic designs of historic Southern Bell imprints and logos. The mural weaves together images specific to Alexander Graham Bell and the location of the mural. Eaton wanted his mural to honor both the legacy of Alexander Graham Bell and the City of West Palm beach. As a fan of both history and art I think he accomplished his goal.