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For artist John Enh's family, many of the statues that make up Old Trapper's Lodge, like these two women sitting on the campus of Pierce College, are tributes to lost loved ones.
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What Should Happen to this California Folk-Art Landmark?

The artist's descendants see a family legacy. The college where the statues are displayed sees harmful stereotypes.
Tanya Ward Goodman January 5, 2023
Magnified micro organisms next to the church.
Arnhem, Netherlands

Eusebius Church

Organisms normally seen under a microscope decorate this church.
Anna Sorokina for Atlas Obscura
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Our Favorite Illustrations of the Mysteries, Histories, and Heroines of 2022

Bringing a visual spark to some of our most unusual stories of the year.
Winnie Lee December 28, 2022
Multispectral imaging depicts destruction of the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland. In this map, reds show healthy foliage along the Rio São Lourenço, yellows show stressed plant life, while blues and blacks indicate where the forest has died.
science

Through an Artist’s Eye, Scientific Tools Help Tell Vital Stories

Striking work by photographer Richard Mosse shows how merging art and technology can cut through dry data.
Anita Makri December 27, 2022
Robert Burns Memorial Shelter
Prestonpans, Scotland

Robert Burns Memorial Shelter

This massive work of art was designed to commemorate Burns Night and the national poet of Scotland.
Traditional Korean garments.
Washington, D.C.

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Garments from across the globe call this hidden gem home.
Peebles Mural Project
Peebles, Scotland

Peebles Mural Project

A town's history displayed through a massive work of art.
Dimitrios Katsikis bangs away with a hammer, which he crafted himself from scrap metal, to shape a bronze greave, or shin guard. One of the very few modern technologies he allows himself is ear protection.
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Meet the Blacksmith Resurrecting Greek History

Dimitrios Katsikis geeks out on making ancient armor with traditional methods.
Demetrios Ioannou December 16, 2022
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The Hidden Wonders of the Hudson Valley

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Podcast: Duke Riley and the Poly S. Tyrene Maritime Museum

We meet an artist who has turned trash into a medium—and an indictment.
The Podcast Team December 14, 2022
'Catch Me'
Seaford, Australia

'Catch Me'

Designed by an artist known for his eccentric, satirical public works of art.
'All Greatness Stands Firm in the Storm'
Glasgow, Scotland

'All Greatness Stands Firm in the Storm'

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.
A member of the Milwaukee Krampus Eigenheit was one of dozens of furry, horned menaces swatting onlookers with switches during the annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht.
santa claus

Krampus Is the Christmas Icon We Need—And Maybe the One We Deserve

At Milwaukee’s Krampusnacht, we go in search of the essence of Santa’s unholy enforcer.
Gemma Tarlach December 9, 2022
'The Dreamer'
Edinburgh, Scotland

'The Dreamer'

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.
Letterbox Village
Wellington, New Zealand

Letterbox Village

Leave a trinket at this artistic collection of mailboxes.
Kyotomangekyo Museum
Kyoto, Japan

Kyotomangekyo Museum

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.
Unique gifts for everyone on your list.
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Atlas Obscura's Weird and Wonderful 2022 Wishlist

A series of gift guides for the curiosity-seekers in your life.
Atlas Obscura December 5, 2022
Itinerary

The Explorer's Guide to Hudson Valley, New York

A drive upstate includes eclectic charms, luxurious food, and stunning views.