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Forestville, California
Davingy Art Park
Eccentric sculptures made from repurposed materials peppers this former farm.
Covington, Kentucky
Clive
He’s not from around here.
Glasgow, Scotland
Easterhouse Phoenix
This remarkable sculpture symbolizes the regeneration in this Glasgow suburb.
Garderen, Netherlands
Sandsculptures Garderen
Various sculptures are a rotating exhibit in this small town.
Utrecht, Netherlands
Beeldenroute Willem Arntszkade
How one woman gave orphaned sculptures a new home in the city of Utrecht.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Monument to the Unknown Woman Worker
Originally commissioned as a sculpture to reflect the history of Belfast's red-light district, the final sculpture has been banned from Belfast public land.
Hanover, Germany
Momo Monument
A bronze statue of Momo, a girl holding a huge ear, sits waiting to listen to anyone who needs it.
Orlando, Florida
‘The Traveler’
If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.
Berlin, Germany
'Buttbrunnen'
Largely overlooked, this little fountain on Museum Island is a whimsical tribute to a Prussian king nicknamed the “Fatty Flounder.”
La Seu d'Urgell, Spain
Modern Cloisters of Valira Park
This parody of ecclesiastical cloisters features famous figures from the 20th century.
Madrid, Spain
Usera Panda Bear
This cuddly-looking statue symbolizes the bond between Spain and China.
Odense, Denmark
'Kløvet sten' ('Split Stone')
After attracting attention for nearly three decades while standing in front of a church, this phallic stone sculpture is now tucked away in a campus backyard.
Gdańsk, Poland
Lunar Rover at Mariacka Street
During the renovation of this bas-relief, the constructors added one unusual element.
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.
Manchester, England
'Dreadnowt'
Outside a paint factory north of Manchester's city center, an inexplicable submarine sticking out of the ground.
Palm Springs, California
Sonny Bono Statue
A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.
Incheon, South Korea
Gentle Monster
A pair of oily black spiders lurk inside South Korea's largest airport.
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