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Boston, Massachusetts
'The Embrace'
This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cottontail on the Trail
Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.
Chicago, Illinois
Artists of the Wall Painted Bench
These murals have been brightening a Chicago beach for more than 30 years.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Empty Sky Memorial
This haunting monument honors the victims of 9/11.
Takoma Park, Maryland
Bird Calls Phone
An old pay phone rewired to play local bird calls and songs at the press of a button.
Bilbao, Spain
Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station
Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.
Wellington, New Zealand
Listening and Viewing Device
This kinetic sculpture focuses the sounds of the city when you stand inside.
Columbus, Ohio
The Slingshot
The playful side of the Columbus community is on full display.
Hanover, Germany
'The Grotto' by Niki de Saint Phalle
Blending modern art with Baroque architecture, this wondrous mosaic grotto serves as the late artist's final creation.
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Writers Walk
Quotes and poems etched on stone plaques are hidden along this waterfront walkway.
Reno, Nevada
Space Whale
What began as a prominent Burning Man art piece is now an iconic symbol of downtown Reno.
Orlando, Florida
‘The Traveler’
If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Statue of Morley's Dog
This cast-iron canine is a beloved icon among the people of Johnstown and ice hockey fans everywhere.
Madrid, Spain
Usera Panda Bear
This cuddly-looking statue symbolizes the bond between Spain and China.
Tachikawa, Japan
Faret Tachikawa
The former site of the U.S. military base redeveloped as an art district, boasting a collection of 109 public artworks from 36 countries.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Mural Mile (Floodwall)
Hundreds of graffiti artists have decorated this flood-wall on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
Circleville, Ohio
World's Largest Pumpkin Water Tower
Circleville is seriously smitten with this giant gourd.
Corona, New Mexico
'Cowboy Ruckus'
Catch two 18-foot-tall ranchers mid-brawl as you drive by on Highway 285.
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