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Artists like Ajay Sharma—seen here shooting a video—are flocking to the 14th-century monument.
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The Many Lives of Delhi's Jungle Palace

From royal abode to performance-art venue, Malcha Mahal has a rich and mysterious history.
Abhimanyu Kumar and Aletta Andre January 7, 2020
Daniel Monnier in 2019, reflected in his polished limestone mirror.
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The Hidden French Tunnel Sculpture That Took 30 Years to Complete

Artist Daniel Monnier spent a couple of decades away before returning to complete his vision.
Sam Harrison September 25, 2019
Behold: a minty-fresh monster.
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Oakland's Favorite Monster Is Back—and Greener Than Ever

A restoration project has given a once-iconic sculpture a new lease on life.
Sabrina Imbler July 25, 2019
"Heads from the North" (Dadang Christiano).
Canberra, Australia

National Gallery Sculpture Garden

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.
Clarkesville, Georgia

SamG Land

A wonderland of folk art including the World’s Largest Grit. 
Borrego Springs, California

Galleta Meadows Estate

Along a California highway is a kind of Jurassic Park made of metal.
Shadow L almost aligned with painted lettering
Davis, California

Same Sun

On the summer solstice each year, shadows align with a 14,000 square foot painting to reveal a secret message.
San Antonio, Texas

The Grotto

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.
One of the seven statues
Rutherford, New Jersey

Victor Victori's Multiplism Statues

Seven golden statues rise into the sky from sculptor Victor Victori's New Jersey front lawn.
South San Francisco, California

Wind Harp

A large instrument played by the wind.
Desert Breath just after its construction.
Qesm Hurghada, Egypt

Desert Breath

A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.
Permanently Closed
San Francisco, California

Labyrinth at Land’s End

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.
Maman
Ottawa, Ontario

'Maman'

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.
Life Underground
New York, New York

'Life Underground' Sculptures

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.
New Windsor, New York

Storm King Art Center

100 massive sculptures in the Hudson River Valley.
Wendover, Utah

Sun Tunnels

A sculpture for the sun and stars, created by Nancy Holt.
Vancouver, British Columbia

'Girl in a Wetsuit'

What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.
Balmy Alley
San Francisco, California

Balmy Alley Murals

Since 1973, this block has been home to the most concentrated collection of murals in San Francisco.