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London, England
St James’s Tiny Park
These former ticket office windows in London's underground now house pocket-size parks.
Malmö, Sweden
'Havsprinsen' ('The Sea Prince')
Malmö’s bronze prince yearns for Copenhagen's 'Little Mermaid'—and his missing crown jewels.
London, England
The Catford Cat
For more than half a century, an enormous feline has watched over this London neighborhood.
Madrid, Spain
'The Curious Neighbor'
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Sandur, Faroe Islands
GrĂ³thĂºsvatn’s Witch Rock
Every summer, women from this small Faroese island cover this specific stone with knitted graffiti.
Andover, England
Viking Longboat
This former floral display recalls Andover’s crucial role in Viking history in England.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Hailes Quarry Hermit
A homage to an elusive character resides in this public park.
Brussels, Belgium
‘The Container’
In the middle of a Brussels roundabout, a cargo container balancing on its edge.
Petaluma, California
‘A Fine Balance’
A public art installation featuring clawfoot bathtubs on stilts sparks admiration and controversy from locals.
New York, New York
Balto Statue
This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.
Berlin, Germany
GrĂ¼nder Geist
Keep your eyes out for this "ghost" and walking pun.
Permanently Closed
Potsdam, Germany
'Nach Vorn'
A bizarre representation of our ever forward moving society.
Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton Bank Robbery Mural
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stop thieves at the site of a historic 1876 bank robbery.
Warsaw, Poland
Bemisie
A group of tiny bears has occupied various spots across Warsaw's Bemowo district.
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Chief Little Owl
This monumental sculpture that welcomes visitors to Bethany Beach is a tribute to a regional Nanticoke Indian Tribe leader.
Oslo, Norway
'Myth (Sphinx)—Kate Moss'
This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.
Madrid, Spain
IguazĂº Digital Waterfall
This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.
Springfield, Missouri
Call NOW! Art Installation
A phone booth that combines public art and climate change awareness.
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