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Tom Rhodes Tree Carving Trail
Warsaw, Virginia

Tom Rhodes Tree Carving Trail

A journey along this trail means indulging in a slice of nostalgia.
Tribal symbols known as <em>wusum</em> attest to the ongoing presence of Bedouins in the desert.
desert art

The 6,000-Year Story of the Negev Desert Is Etched in Stone

Millennia of rock art offer a library of human history in the Levant.
Gitit Ginat July 18, 2022
Al Balad
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Al Balad

For centuries, Jeddah’s old town was a major trading port and a point of entry for Hajj pilgrims traveling by sea.
South Solon Meeting House
Solon, Maine

South Solon Meeting House

Floor-to-ceiling frescoes by local art students cover the interior of a nearly 200-year-old church.
Itinerary

6 Ways to Absorb Addison, Texas’ Arts and Culture

Explore public art in small-town Texas.
'The Walking Man'
Annapolis, Maryland

'The Walking Man'

A touching tribute to a local hero who made sure his neighborhood stayed clean.
Itinerary

6 Ways to Soak Up Plano’s Art and Culture

Walk your way through the sculptures, architecture, and history of this mid-sized city with a big soul.
"The World's Most Famous Tree"
Brooklyn, New York

Stuffed Animal Tree of Bergen Beach

This suburban enclave is home to a very unique art exhibit.
“Die Woge” (2006).
Dresden, Germany

Elbehochwasser 2002 Memorial

A famous big wave from Japan serves as a tribute to the victims of the disastrous Elbe flood.
Jimmy Phillips with his version of a paintbrush.
art

The Chainsaw Artist Who Saved a Pair of Historic Texas Trees

Live oaks are part of League City’s DNA. When two of them got sick, the City brought in a local artist with a beautiful solution.
Scull’s <em>Cowtastrophe</em> boasts not just incredible detail, but also a delightful name.
museums

This Small Texas Museum Celebrates the Art of the Wild West

The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas, began as a home for a group of “Cowboy Artists”—and has since expanded its purview to represent a more inclusive catalog of Western Art.
'The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience'
Reykjavik, Iceland

'The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience'

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.
Itinerary

9 Dallas Spots for Unique Art and Culture

Bright lights, big personality.
aquariums

Podcast: The Places Team's Favorite Atlas Entries

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team July 7, 2022
'Ring O' Roses'
Dundee, Scotland

'Ring O' Roses'

Each section of this public work of art represents one of the city's guilds.
'Plastic Mero'
Funchal, Portugal

'Plastic Mero'

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
Itinerary

7 Sites of Small-Town History in Waxahachie, Texas

Explore this town’s big history, from supercolliders to outsider art.
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery

A building that was once a general store, a speakeasy, and a newspaper office now holds a small gallery filled with New Orleans photography.