The eccentric artwork of self-taught sculptor Matti Lepistö includes rearing horses, soaring eagles, and coy nudes. The former machinist turned his attention to concrete sculpture in the 1990s, building his works over metal armatures.
August 11, 2011
Almunecar, Spain
Look closely and you'll spot the remains of an ancient Roman aqueduct beside this fountain.
Oslo, Norway
A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
A giant fiberglass catfish welcomes visitors to this Wisconsin river town and heralds its annual Catfish Days festival.
Tokyo, Japan
This statue of a deified “hag” is said to protect children from the common cold and coughing fits.
Boadilla del Monte, Spain
This larger-than-life lime green gummy bear sits in the middle of a roundabout in Spain.
Warsaw, Poland
A group of tiny bears has occupied various spots across Warsaw's Bemowo district.
Kaiserslautern, Germany
A team of concrete athletes stands in the middle of a traffic circle.
Olbernhau, Germany
Created in 1935 as a small gift for those who donated to a charity drive, this little wooden soldier became the symbol of a German town.
