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Chicago, Illinois
Wabash Arts Corridor
An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bukit Bintang Street Art Alleys
Cartoon clouds and nature-inspired murals have transformed the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
New Bedford, Massachusetts
'Seaflower'
The sea urchin sculpture is an unusual commemoration of a New England town's seafaring history.
Prestonpans, Scotland
Prestonpans Murals
The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
'Half Rabbit'
This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.
Linköping, Sweden
'The Swedish Melancholy'
Look closely, and you'll see this rusty man is crying.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mercado Melchor MĂºzquiz Murals
Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.
Barcelona, Spain
'Dona i Ocell' ('Woman and Bird')
This colorful statue welcomes visitors to a Barcelona park.
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Oakland's Favorite Monster Is Back—and Greener Than Ever
A restoration project has given a once-iconic sculpture a new lease on life.
Macquarie, Australia
The Big Owl
This roadside attraction became locally famous for its unintentionally phallic shape.
Haslingden, England
'Halo'
At night, the enormous sculpture looks like a UFO hovering above the English hills.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
'We the Youth'
South Philadelphia is home to Keith Haring's only surviving in situ collaborative public mural.
San Francisco, California
Duboce Bikeway Mural
This painted marvel is San Francisco's 400-foot ode to urban biking.
London, England
Charing Cross Mural
The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.
Tokoroa, New Zealand
Talking Poles
The wooden sculptures are studded throughout a small New Zealand town.
Albertslund, Denmark
'Scenarie'
An artist has turned what most people would consider a bathroom nightmare into a work of political art.
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Big Kev the Australian Dinosaur Isn't Extinct, Just Hibernating
He may soon be replaced by another Big Thing, or a small swing.
Feshiebridge, Scotland
Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail
These skilfully executed, poignant works of art dot a verdant Scottish dell.
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