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Gothenburg, Sweden
'bLINK'
A monumental magenta installation looms over a tangle of roads and tracks, as controversial as it is conspicuous.
La Porte, Indiana
Joyful Noise
Make a joyful noise with these contrabass chimes.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rewind Wind Turbine Blade Benches
Sitting at the intersection of sustainability and street art, these repurposed wind turbine blades offer a colorful, "blade-made" tribute to circular design and LGBTQI+ pride in the heart of Rotterdam.
Alcúdia, Spain
The Sculpture Garden of the Museo Sa Bassa Blanca
A playful symbiosis of art, nature, architecture, and garden design, a hidden gem off the beaten path
Berlin, Germany
‘Make Art Not War’ Mural
An important message and optimistic splash of color in a troubled neighborhood.
Chicago, Illinois
The Red Foot
A unique 3-D sculpture based on Rene Magritte’s “The Red Model.”
Hamburg, Germany
The Cheeky Boy at Hummel Fountain
A small stone boy mischievously turns his backside toward the city’s most famous water carrier.
Hamburg, Germany
'Gesellschaftsspiegel' ('Society Mirror')
Elevated brass pavilions form a kaleidoscope of fragmented views of the surrounding historic cityscape.
Houston, Texas
Paul Carr Jogging Trail
Jog (or stroll) down an esplanade of fluctuating and whimsical sculpture works.
Bordeaux, France
‘Strange Fruit’
This striking sculpture was created in memory of enslaved people, acknowledging that the city of Bordeaux was France’s second-largest slave-trade port.
Hamburg, Germany
Hans Albers Monument Reliefs
Carved scenes of sex work and unglamorous labour beneath a cultural hero.
El Paso, Texas
Los Lagartos Statue
This statue is in the center of San Jacinto Plaza, commemorating the live alligator pond that once stood in the area.
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Naked Statues That Rubbed Some People the Wrong Way
These public installations sparked controversy and inspired a few ingenious solutions.
San Diego, California
Chicano Park
One of the most colorful free outdoor attractions in San Diego, this park is filled with murals and ties to history.
Morlaix, France
Morlaix Street Art
An unexpected mix of medieval buildings and modern street art.
London, England
‘Three Figures’
A configuration of a trio of statues that depict a scene reflecting a time emblematic in the city’s rich history.
Ringkøbing, Denmark
‘Survival of the Fattest’
A bold sculpture highlighting the stark inequality between Western affluence and developing world hardship.
Koblenz, Germany
The Thumb
A monumental golden thumb rises as an iconic homage to Nouveau Réalisme, bold in scale and unapologetic in spirit.
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