{"id":92982,"date":"2025-08-24T19:32:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T19:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/92982\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T19:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T19:32:11","slug":"new-sculpture-on-display-in-scottsdale-called-the-flame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/92982\/","title":{"rendered":"New sculpture on display in Scottsdale called ‘The Flame’"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX \u2014 If you\u2019ve spent time walking around in Old Town Scottsdale, you may have noticed a giant sculpture outside of the new boutique hotel called The Remi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Flame\u201d is a 17-foot tall sculpture by internationally acclaimed South African artist Daniel Popper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Popper is known for visionary works that combine nature and humanity. He describes \u201cThe Flame\u201d as \u201ca tribute to the transformative power of authenticity.\u201d<\/p>\n

What is \u2018The Flame\u2019?<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Flame\u201d is constructed from glass fiber and reinforced with concrete and brass. The materials mixed with daylight cause the formation to appear to shift and change color.<\/p>\n

\u201cDaniel Popper\u2019s installations have transformed public spaces around the world, and we\u2019re proud to be the home of his latest creation,\u201d said Beth Brainard, general manager at The Remi. \u201c\u2018The Flame\u2019 embodies our vision of bringing art, culture and hospitality together in a way that feels both welcoming and unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s original purpose and design is intended to become a gathering point for visitors and residents to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Other works by \u2018The Flame\u2019 artist Daniel Popper<\/p>\n

Popper\u2019s works can be seen throughout the world in Africa, the United States and Europe.<\/p>\n

His sculptures have been on display at Afrikaburn in South Africa, Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas and Boom Festival in Portugal.<\/p>\n

What is The Remi?<\/p>\n

The Remi<\/a> is a 12-floor boutique hotel with a rooftop pool, 161 rooms, 25 suites and views of Camelback Mountain.<\/p>\n

Rooms come with rain shower heads, branded robes, smart TVs, high-speed internet and more.<\/p>\n

The hotel is home to Japanese restaurant Kauboi, F\/Sixteen American Diner, the Allegra Rooftop Pool & Bar and the Lobby Bar, which also has an access point to the Maya Nightclub.<\/p>\n

It opened on July 22 near the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback roads across from the Scottsdale Fashion Square.<\/p>\n

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