Sculptures

This trio of reliefs—an ear, a mouth, and a pair of eyes—carved into the walls of flooded quarries is a monument to spying.

An eight-foot-long pine cone made out of 140 recycled steel shovels is an homage to Maine's state flower.

A controversial interactive sculpture that "weeps" water.

A larger-than-life representation of the humble aloe plant.

This statue of an everyday cleaning tool sits proud upon a plinth in Manchester's coolest quarter.

A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.

In Tasmania's "Valley of Views," dozens of novelty mailboxes add a quirky element to the landscape.

Giant Buddhas carved into sandstone walls line this Laotian motorbike route.

Floating on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal is a contorted canal boat that honors the waterway’s heritage.

Located alongside the famous Salamanca Market and in sight of Parliament House, this large and elaborate monument is hard to miss, split into two sections and standing some 14 meters tall.

Time and local lore colluded to turn this fear-defeating Buddha into a man-eating demon.

Tiny sculptures hidden in plain sight miniatures in Namur.

This circular artwork represents the ancient microscopic organisms that created the chalk foundations of the North Downs Way.

This sculpture made up of 22 bulbous bronze figures reminds locals of massive Weeble Woobles.

This UFO crash-landed on the outskirts of a French town in 2009.

An outdoor gallery of sculptures chiseled from a unique stone.

This sculpture was made out of recycled guns that were turned in to the city.

This beloved, whimsical weiner topped an eclectic variety of Los Angeles buildings, including a Thai restaurant and an advertising agency.