15 most unusual contemporary sculpture World

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«The Power of Nature» A delightful and beautiful sculpture of Mother Nature, the Earth rotates.

Written by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn (Lorenzo Quinn).





Mustangs at Las Colinas, USA The sculpture depicts Robert Glan nine mustangs - wild horses. The basic idea of ​​the sculpture - to transfer the driving force, unfettered initiative and spirit, which were inherent in Texas during its development.





Move, Wroclaw The share of Poland has dropped a lot of difficulties and hardships. War, fascist camps for prisoners of war, dictatorship - all this made the country a persistent and strong. She always rose, and her spirit remained unbeaten. This fight is devoted to this sculptural group.







People of the River, Singapore This new generation of free people of Singapore, which gained independence in 1965. The sculpture, installed in 2000, is dedicated not only to children, but the whole nation, young and cheerful, just starting to build their future.

Shoes on the Danube, Budapest, Hungary A monument dedicated to the memory of victims of the Jews who were shot during the Second World War in Europe. In January 1945, they led up to the edge of the embankment, were ordered to remove their shoes and were shot, many still alive fell into the cold water and died. The river was red with blood. Gone for decades after the war, but to forget all the horrors it is not necessary to the present day ...



Revolver unit, New York, USA The barrel weapons, tie a knot - a symbol of cruelty against the building of the UN headquarters.



Breakthrough, Philadelphia, USA Sculpture of the struggle to achieve freedom through the creative process.

traveler Marseille, France This eternal "tourist" raises questions about the essence of life, goals and dreams. Each person depicted by the artist, not of the body. The author is silent about the reasons for such an interpretation of the human essence. One can only assume that the way he wanted to show the emptiness inherent in every human being, he must fill out, take a trip to himself.



Joke of the police, Brussels, Belgium The unofficial name of "Do not hurry, and then have time." Belgian sculptor delighted locals and tourists an original composition: Plumber crafty enough zealous policeman in the leg. It is also noteworthy that this monument was ordered by the City Committee. Yes, in Bruxelles with irony and humor everything is fine.



Spider sculpture in Tokyo Bronze-steel spider by Louise Bourgeois is a symbol of maternal love and care - she carries a bag with 26 marble eggs. As she says Louise, she was very friendly with his mother, who was a weaver. So was born a very unusual and interesting way.



Hippopotamus, Taipei, Taiwan Sculpture at the zoo is a sign of how important it is to protect wildlife.



Gawker, Bratislava, Slovakia «Traditionally, the statues represent real historical characters and stand on high pedestals with serious faces. They are often very distant from those who look at them. Gawker, looked at passing girls, on the contrary, is very close to the people. This sculpture is not trying to be a "great art," it kind of brings joy and smile "- says his creator, Victor Gulick.



Giant horse Kelpie, Scotland tridtsatimetrovoy sculpture Andy Scott conceived as a reminder of the important role of horses in the history of Scotland. Two sculptures as tall as ten-storey building - a visual dominant eco-park Helix. The sculptures were called "Kelpie" in honor of the mythical water spirits living in the Scottish rivers and lakes that can turn into different animals, but often taking the guise of a horse.



The poet Mihai Eminescu, Onesti, Romania The sculpture is installed in honor of Mihai Eminescu, revered by Romanians and Moldovans as a saint. In honor of him and installed the sculpture, which is even more beautiful at sunset.

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