Colorful abstract sculpture tower featuring five large, irregularly-shaped stones painted in white, red, orange, yellow, and blue, set outdoors with palm trees and buildings in the background.

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Ugo Rondinone – Miami Mountain, Installed October 27, 2016, Collins Park, Miami Beach, Commissioned by The Bass Museum of Art

Photo-Loni White 07-25-2025

Ugo Rondinone’s colorful stacked rocks in Miami, titled Miami Mountain, remind us that, no matter the shape or size of the pieces before us, we can always envision, create, and build something greater. Installed on October 27, 2016, in Collins Park, Miami Beach, and commissioned by The Bass Museum of Art, this monumental sculpture features brightly painted limestone boulders stacked like a contemporary cairn, glowing with vibrant color and unique form. Each rock carries an ancient, timeless energy while inspiring modern creativity, balance, and intention. The piece celebrates harmony, the beauty of possibility, and the powerful relationship between nature and art.

A green circular logo featuring a stylized lion's face and head.
A green iguana resting on a brick ledge near a tree trunk with water in the background and green grass in the foreground.
A male lion standing on a sandy surface with a large rock in front and a gray rocky wall background.
A seagull standing on the sand at the beach with ocean waves in the background. There is a speech bubble with a message about environmental responsibility. The bottom of the image displays the text 'LITTER BOX FOUNDATION' and a recycling symbol with
UGO Rondinone
A garden pathway with archways covered in green vines and colorful flowers on both sides, leading to a building in the background with trees and hills behind it.
Two white storks with long orange beaks and pink legs perched on branches in a leafy tree.
Green mango tree with ripe and unripe mangoes hanging from branches surrounded by dark green leaves.
A serene beach scene at sunrise or sunset with sandy shore, ocean waves, and a partly cloudy sky.
Numerous baby sea turtles crawling across the sandy beach towards the ocean.
A man standing on a chair outdoors under a clear blue sky, looking to the side.
A woman with makeup and earrings poses amidst large green leaves, partly covering her face, in a lush, natural setting.
Entrance of a thrift store with a clothing rack outside, bicycles hanging inside, and a sign that says recycle.
Two hands holding soil with a small green fern plant.
A glass bowl filled with fresh red raspberries on a wooden surface with a blurred green natural background.
Close-up of a red dragonfly with transparent wings perched on a dried plant amid green foliage in the sunlight.
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  • A clear glass bowl filled with red raspberries placed on a wooden surface with a blurred green background.

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