Wednesday 5 October 2016

Las Pozas: Surreal Concrete Sculpture Garden In The Jungle Of Mexico

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Stairs spiral up to the sky in strange configurations, going nowhere, in a tangle of surrealist sculptural structures in a Mexican jungle. Why is this series of concrete wonders hidden within the lush vegetation of Xilitlha, and who put it there?

The answer lies within the mind of Edward James, a 20th century art collector described. Built more than 2,000 feet above sea level, Las Pozas was named for the natural pools and waterfalls that characterize the site.