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Tangible Typography by Serafim Mendes

The Portugal-based designer created a daily series of these letterforms, which combine 3D design with a range of textures, colors, and forms.

By Moss & Fog1 min read

New York City’s Botanical Garden has a new exhibit positively bursting with color, and modernist architectural themes.

The show, entitled The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism spotlights charming Mexican modernism and the vibrant buildings of architect Luis Barragán.

Visitors walk down brightly colored corridors, as thousands of tropical-hued orchids frame the passageways.

The choices of color, mixed with the framed plantings make for a magical experience.

The Orchid Show runs through April 27th.

Images © Copyright New York Botanical Garden.

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Set off on a journey where the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry takes center stage amid awe-inspiring displays of orchids, and wander through lush landscapes brought into vivid relief with thousands of flowers that showcase diverse ecosystems.

Among bright arrangements of orchids in settings inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán, come visit a paradise of tropical beauty—without ever leaving the Bronx.

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