Tiles

The private collection of tile gathered by an architect over 40 years.

This glass mural on the wall of a cemetery started a peculiar tradition in Zacatlán.

Baltasar Bachero became a hero after he saved the lives of two children nearly run over by an out-of-control mule-drawn carriage.

A tile mosaic displaying a saying from the prophet Muhammad presents the mission of Durham University's Oriental Museum.

This massive 286,200-tile mosaic was the largest mural of its kind in the United States and is an early example of computer-generated art.

A unique public space where the walkway is paved with thousands of porcelain tiles.

The only museum dedicated to the tile production for which the Rupel region was renowned.

An unassuming set of tiles next to a mailbox mark the former location of one of the most famous springs in the city.

An intricate ceramic tile facade adorns this five-star hotel.

A window into a long-lost world, these colorful tiles advertise a long-defunct range of purgative teas, harmless smokables, and diarrhea cures.

These mosaic designs promise a cure for headaches, toothaches, and colds.

This artist's studio is decorated inside and out with tiles, mosaics, and ceramic dishware.

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.