‘los trompos,’ (spanish for spinning tops)
a giant spinning top art installation,
visits detroit’s beacon park from mexico city
the eight giant, colorful tops, designed by *héctor esrawe and ignacio cadena, are large enough for multiple people to sit or stand inside them, and visitors are welcome to take a spin. they were designed to facilitate play, celebrate culture, and bring people together to interact and connect. Los Trompos is an interactive piece that comes to life when people engage with it. the tops are based on the construction of the actual toy and reflect the work of mexican artisans, as well as mexican culture, art, and architecture.
community comes together to dance in the park
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so fun to be here
as all kinds of people stopped by
just to play and connect with each other.
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“simply enjoy life and the great pleasures that come with it.”
-karolina ku
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❤
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The interactive element of the tops is priceless, Beth!
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Yes, that’s it –
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Looks like a beautiful day!
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Really nice
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Anything about culture instead of profit is okay by me. We all profit from that.
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We sure do
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Just my kind of thing. Had a lovely day the other day pushing my grandson round and round on something like these 🙂
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Impossible not to be happy when doing something like that
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How wonderful! Love the quote.
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Thank you
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You’re welcome.
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I want the world to be that way…for everyone…always.
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So me too
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Community, dancing, participatory artwork. What’s not to love about this. Wonderful.
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yes, it’s all there for the enjoying –
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I love those spinning tops. I’m also just a huge fan of community spaces for events, activities, and art like this.
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such a great thing on so many levels
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Very cool! What a great idea!
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I thought so too –
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Cool!
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Yes!
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Let’s enjoy life and every pleasure that comes with it! Indeed!
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Absolutely
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Never underestimate eat value of play – for any age! (Looks like great fun!)
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yes, for everyone )
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great piece! thanks for sharing. if you get a chance id really appreciate if you could check out my music/ art blog thanks!
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What a great description; enjoy life and every pleasure that comes with it.
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absolutely
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