Bench

The pastel-colored bench was originally installed in Lummus Park, in South Beach, Miami. Its particular shapes and color are inspired by the local Art Deco style, which proliferated in the area during the 1930s. Colorful buildings with prominent structures and intricate details filled every corner of South Beach. But after its shining period, buildings and surroundings fell into neglect during a few decades. It was in the 1980s when a new movement to preserve, protect and promote the area was initiated. Lummus Park’s refurbishment was part of the efforts to revitalize South Beach. At that time, it became the backdrop for major TV hits, such as Miami Vice, popularizing the area at a global scale. Today, Miami’s Art Deco Historic District features over 800 Art Deco buildings and landmarks and it is a main attraction for visitors and locals — famous for (among other elements) its pastel shades, just like the bench from Lummus Park that traveled all the way to Superkilen.