Public Art

A neon-illuminated statue of James Cook at the edge of a historical Auckland wharf makes for an unexpected discovery.

Two artist-designed restrooms are part of the collection at the Smith College Museum of Art.

This monument honors a true hero dog.

This massive work of art is five stories high and 120 feet long.

A surprise blip of color and kitsch.

The ceiling of this shopping arcade is adorned with six trompe-l’œil artworks, including a grim funeral scene.

The design of this seemingly translucent two-story tower in northwest Cambridge was inspired by an optical illusion.

In Wilmington's hip Trolley Square neighborhood, a utility box has been repainted to resemble a classic gumball machine.

A mysterious sculpture is hidden in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.

Perhaps the most obscure, simplistic Banksy installation found in Bristol or in the entire world.

Dozens of whimsical bear statues "hibernate" here during the winter months.

This soaring sculpture and Sioux Falls landmark represents the leap of faith taken to make one's dreams come true.

Thomas Dambo's troll sculpture wears a crown with birdhouses on his head.

This giant work of Cappadocian pottery includes a memorial for the artisan who created it.

A jumble of concrete on the corner of one of London’s terraced buildings is actually a work of art.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.