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The Invisible Lamplighter in The Hague, Netherlands

If you ever find yourself wandering the quiet, postcard-perfect alleyways of The Hague, keep your eyes peeled around streetlamp height. Tucked into the charming cobbled sanctuary of Mallemolen , you’ll spot a gentleman mid-climb on a lamp post, his coat tails flying out behind him as if caught in a sudden gust of wind. This isn't a modern street performer or an overly ambitious late-night reveler—it’s De Lantaarnopsteker ( The Lamplighter ), a delightful bronze creation brought to life by Dutch sculptor Loek Bos in 2008. Before automated electricity ruined all the fun, keeping a city lit requi

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Drunken Lampposts in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Along the Halifax Waterfront in Nova Scotia, a group of lampposts appears to have had a little too much to drink. Commonly known as the "Drunken Lampposts," these unusual public art installations bring a humorous twist to the city's lively nightlife. Created by NSCAD University alumni Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg, the installations are officially titled "Fountain: and :Get Drunk, Fall Down." The sculptures transform ordinary streetlights into humanlike characters, portraying the less-than-graceful behaviour often seen on city streets after a night of drinking. In Fountain, a lamppost l

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Tatiana Bilbao creates rammed-earth installation at Art Omi

Tatiana Bilbao Estudio has created a large-scale outdoor installation for New York arts centre Art Omi, which is made of rammed-earth sourced from local soil that will break down over time. The post Tatiana Bilbao creates rammed-earth installation at Art Omi appeared first on Dezeen .

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