Bathed in the first light of day, the 85th Street tower is captured at the 'blue hour,' where the architecture meets the softest gradients of the Florida sky. The lifeguard towers of Miami Beach are more than just functional safety structures—they are "Tropical Deco" totems that define the city’s visual identity. Following the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, architect William Lane was commissioned to redesign these stands, turning them into whimsical, kaleidoscopic icons. Each tower, from the lighthouse-inspired spire at South Pointe to the neon-drenched circles of 10th Street, tells a unique story of Miami's culture, from its Art Deco roots to its inclusive, high-energy future.

Richard Silver’s photography captures these structures with a focus on their architectural verticality and vivid, sun-drenched palettes. By isolating these towers against the expansive Atlantic horizon or the pristine white sands, Silver highlights their personality—treating them less like buildings and more like the "Moai of the Atlantic." These prints bring a burst of Miami heat, retro charm, and architectural playfulness to any modern space.

Print Sizes	Editions	Price
8 x 12 inches	OPEN	$150.00
16 x 24 inches	10	$400.00
24 x 36 inches	8	$750.00
40 x 60 inches	4	$1,250.00

Paper Options: Matte, Luster or Glossy
Printed on Moab and/or Hahnemuhle papers
Each Edition comes with a Signed and Numbered COA
Other Sizes are available upon request

ACRYLIC PRINTS

Print Sizes	Glare	NO-Glare
8 x 12 inches	$300.00	$400.00
16 x 24 inches	$750.00	$1,000.00
24 x 36 inches	$1,250.00	$1,750.00
40 x 60 inches	$2,500.00	$3,500.00

Face mounted acrylics are printed on Satin Luster paper and face mounted to the back of ¼” acrylic panels with a polished edge
Glare - The crystal clear surface will have a level of shine and reflection which provides the ultimate in sleek and modern looks
NO-Glare - Unlike the highly-polished shine acrylic, reflection control is useful for environments in which direct light sources might create distracting glare
Each Edition comes with a Signed and Numbered COA
Other Sizes are available upon request

Print Sizes

Editions

Price

Paper Options: Matte, Luster or Glossy

Printed on Moab and/or Hahnemuhle papers

Each Edition comes with a Signed and Numbered COA

Other Sizes are available upon request

ACRYLIC PRINTS

Print Sizes

Glare

NO-Glare

Face mounted acrylics are printed on Satin Luster paper and face mounted to the back of ¼” acrylic panels with a polished edge

Glare - The crystal clear surface will have a level of shine and reflection which provides the ultimate in sleek and modern looks

NO-Glare - Unlike the highly-polished shine acrylic, reflection control is useful for environments in which direct light sources might create distracting glare

Each Edition comes with a Signed and Numbered COA

Other Sizes are available upon request

85th Street Sunrise