Art and greenery in Houston
The gently flowing Buffalo Bayou river is Houston’s main waterway. But it also plays another important role: along the Bayou runs a promenade connecting the city’s theatre district with Buffalo Bayou Park. At the end of the last decade, the boulevard was thoroughly renovated.
An artistic park
Art plays an important role in the green landscape. The eye-catching steel boats – sculptures by local celebrity John Runnels – are just one of the many landmarks you can enjoy. The pedestrian bridge that connects the 2 banks of the promenade also attracts attention. The steel and concrete structure of the bridge is lit up and the construction materials are embedded with a variety of art. The view from the water is even better and landscape architects have equipped the park with several landings from where you can launch a canoe or kayak.
Spontaneous sculptures
In 1987, when local artists began a spontaneous exhibit at an old farmer’s market in the centre of the city, they had no idea they were creating a new local tradition. Today there is even a Buffalo Bayou Artpark. Every spring the city’s green space gains a new collection of 20 to 25 pieces of art, many of which are sculptures, and a large number of these works end up on the shores of the Buffalo Bayou for people to enjoy. The event has gone beyond showcasing the work of local talent; even internationally renowned artists contribute to the Artpark.
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