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Emu Rising
Denham, Australia

Emu Rising Mosaic

This public work of art pays tribute to an early Aboriginal Australian constellation pattern.
Sneglehuset
Thyborøn, Denmark

Sneglehuset (The Snail House)

A Danish fisherman spent 25 years covering nearly every inch of his home with tens of thousands of shells as a gift to his wife.
Mosaic along the wall in the back yard
Dunedin, Florida

Mosaic House of Dunedin

In this Florida couple's cottage, nearly every surface—inside and out—is covered in mosaic artwork.
At the Cardenal (Cardinal) corner.
Mérida, Mexico

Roberina Sidewalk Adverts

These mosaic designs promise a cure for headaches, toothaches, and colds.
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9 Places to Get Outside in Los Angeles

From Batman's secret hideout to an abandoned zoo.
Risan, Montenegro

Risan Roman Mosaics

The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.
Itinerary

7 Creative Ways to Take in San Antonio’s Culture

Remember the Alamo—but don’t forget San Antonio’s gardens, bridges, murals, and enormous boots.
Shepherdess Walk Mosaics
London, England

Shepherdess Walk Mosaics

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Detail of elephant
Southbank, Australia

Wirth's Circus Mosaic

Designed to celebrate more than a century of circus performances in Australia.
Plaque outside La Vasconia bakery.
Mexico City, Mexico

'Huellas de la Octava' ('Footprints of the Eighth')

A series of mosaics in Mexico City's Historic Center celebrate the Basque Country's "eighth province"—its diaspora.
View from outside
Tupã, Brazil

Silvana Nakamura Mosaico

This artist's studio is decorated inside and out with tiles, mosaics, and ceramic dishware.
The Wedding of the hen
Lisbon, Portugal

'The Wedding of the Hen'

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.
'Nensie' and her baby
Leganés, Spain

Nensi the Leganés Monster

Many miles south of Loch Ness, a similarly-named sea monster stands at the center of a roundabout.
A gray horse is the central element in a monument to the unsolved murder of Ruggero Pascoli.
murder

The Unsolved Murder That Haunted a Beloved Italian Poet

A stirring mosaic marks the spot where Ruggero Pascoli was killed in 1867, shaping his son Giovanni's prolific art.
Gary Singh February 3, 2022
In the Italian countryside, a somber mosaic marks the place Ruggero Pascoli was murdered.
Longiano, Italy

Monument to the Assassination of Ruggero Pascoli

A haunting mosaic marks the spot where a famous poet's father was murdered more than 150 years ago.
The fresco for the World Fair of 1889 in Paris
Paray-le-Monial, France

Musée d'Art et d'Industrie Paul Charnoz

Explore the art and history of intricate, hand-crafted tile designs at this small museum.
North Creek Mosaic Project
North Creek, New York

North Creek Mosaic Project

This magnificent work of art captures the spirit of the region.
Emmaus Mosaic Mural
Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Emmaus Mosaic Mural

A fascinating community art piece created by students, teachers, and noted Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar.