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Vale do Sol, Brazil

House of the Lion

A living folk-art atelier where a Brazilian self-taught artist is building one of the largest lion sculptures in the world.
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado

Green Mountain Falls Skyspace

A James Turrell Skyspace located in the mountains of Colorado.
Oslo, Norway

Damstredet & Telthusbakken

Charming small streets lined with well preserved wooden houses dating to the 18th and 19th century.
Paris, France

Villa Seurat

This charming, flower-filled, paved cul-de-sac is filled with artists' studio-houses built in the 1920s.
New York, New York

The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation

The studio and home of one of America’s preeminent mid-century sculptors.
Atlanta, Georgia

Goat Farm Arts Center

This 19th century cotton-gin factory has been repurposed into an artist space and cultural center, complete with goats.
Vence, France

Matisse Chapel (Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence)

Henri Matisse's final masterpiece.
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Norman Rockwell Museum

A rich collection honors the iconic American artist, down to the jacket worn in his “Freedom of Speech” painting.
sailors

Forged by Nature: How Maine’s Wilderness Inspires Creativity

This video series from Atlas Obscura explores how Maine’s unforgettable landscapes shape the perspectives of those who experience them.
Nakazato divides her time between her native Japan and Union, Maine.
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Three Maine Characters Who Were Forged by Nature

Here‘s how the rugged but peaceful wildlands of Maine have inspired an artist, a boat captain, and a chef.
Chisinau, Moldova

'Copii pe bancă' ('Children on a Bench')

Artist Veaceslav Jiglițchi brings a connection to Chișinău through works of art.
San Francisco, California

Creativity Explored

A studio and gallery bursting with thousands of artworks by artists with disabilities.
Somerville, Massachusetts

Brickbottom Building

A century-old factory reborn as an artist-run live-work building.
Inside the Rothko Chapel
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These Monuments Showcase the Beauty of Brutalism

Simplicity can be powerful in the right architect’s hands.
The Podcast Team July 26, 2025
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

H. H. Bennett Studio

This former studio belonging to a pioneer in photography stands in a picturesque landscape with unique rock formations.
Tokyo, Japan

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

The home and studio of one of Japan's most avant-garde artists is now a museum showcasing his surreal works.
Loja, Ecuador

Ñaño Casa Museo

Using primarily recycled materials, artists transformed this house into a colorful piece of art.
Museum of Friends
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The Art in This Museum Was Donated for Free

Nestled in a small Colorado town is one of the best contemporary art museums in the state. Its collection didn’t cost a dime.
The Podcast Team June 10, 2025