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James Turrell's monumental 'As Seen Below' Skyspace in Aarhus, Denmark, a colossal light installation framing a vibrant sunset.
Artisans & Craft

James Turrell Completes 100th Skyspace in Aarhus

James Turrell has completed his 100th Skyspace, a colossal light installation in Denmark.

Ikaika Kalua·June 27, 2026
The 'Clasping Arms' sculpture stands prominently in Minneapolis' Boom Island Park, surrounded by a diverse community celebrating unity and resilience.
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Clasping Arms sculpture celebrates Minneapolis community resilience

A monumental 23,000-square-foot ground mural now sprawls across Minneapolis' Boom Island Park, marking the first U.

Ikaika Kalua·June 25, 2026
The Torre San Luis hotel in Guadalajara adorned with a large, colorful ceramic tile mural inspired by the local sun-drenched ecosystem.
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Ceramic tile mural captures Guadalajara's sun-drenched ecosystem

Thousands of individual, handmade ceramic tiles now cover the facade of Guadalajara's Torre San Luis hotel, transforming it into a vibrant, flowing ecosystem of abstract shapes and colors.

Ikaika Kalua·June 23, 2026
A massive, interactive kinetic sculpture by Wade and Leta in Sydney's Circular Quay, inviting public participation and celebrating the Australian landscape.
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Wade and Leta Unveil Interactive Sculpture Celebrating Australian Landscape

A colossal 6.5-meter-tall kinetic sculpture, dubbed 'There, Now, Here,' now graces Sydney's bustling Circular Quay, transforming the iconic waterfront into a dynamic soundscape. This interactive sculp

Ikaika Kalua·June 2, 2026
A contemporary public toilet building in London made from salvaged stone, showcasing durable and democratic architectural design.
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Studio Weave Designs New Stone Toilet Blocks for London

A new public toilet block in London, built with stone salvaged from a demolished office building, is explicitly designed to express democracy, according to Dezeen .

Ikaika Kalua·May 30, 2026
A giant inflatable stew pot artwork floats on a lake in front of The Hague's Mauritshuis museum as part of the BlowUp Jubilee exhibition.
Sound & Scene

BlowUp Jubilee inflatable art transforms The Hague

A 23-foot-tall inflatable stew pot now floats in a lake in front of The Hague's Mauritshuis museum, part of a city-wide exhibition transforming public spaces.

Mateo Reyes·May 28, 2026
Close-up of bespoke illustrated tiles featuring London landmarks and patterns adorning the walls of a restroom at Piccadilly Circus or Green Park Underground Station.
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London Underground stations unveil illustrated restroom tiles

At Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground Stations, commuters now discover public toilets adorned with bespoke illustrated tiles.

Ikaika Kalua·May 26, 2026
Modern stone benches arranged on travertine paving in front of the ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy, during golden hour.
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Stefano Boeri Interiors add 44 stone benches to Colosseum piazza

At Rome's Colosseum piazza, the ancient cobbled ground has been replaced with sleek travertine slabs and 44 new stone benches.

Ikaika Kalua·May 23, 2026
A 250-foot triumphal arch, nicknamed 'Arc de Trump,' featuring a Lady Liberty-like figure and gilded eagles, approved for Washington D.C.
Hearth & Home

Fine Arts Commission Approves Arc de Trump Design for DC

A 250-foot triumphal arch, nicknamed the 'Arc de Trump' and featuring a Lady Liberty-like figure and gilded eagles, has been unanimously approved for Washington D.

Aisha Bakri·May 22, 2026