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India.com
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
From 75 Traffic Lights To Giant Spider: 6 Most Uniquely Bizarre Sculptures From Around The World
photoDetails english 2940493 Sculptures and art play a vital role in shaping the identity of society, preserving history, and provoking thought. They offer a medium of expression that transcends language, which also allows artists to communicate emotions and social commentary. Sculptures bring abstract concepts into physical space, often transforming public areas into interactive experiences that inspire reflection or awe. Some statues are beyond aesthetics, as they foster dialogue, challenge perceptions, and encourage creativity in society, making it more than just decoration. Updated:Aug 02, 2025, 05:34 PM IST Giants Babies Of Prague 1 / 7 Kampa Park in Prague attracts visitors from all over the world, as there are sculptures of giant babies crawling up a building. These sculptures were reportedly designed by David Cerny. Dog With Taxi On Nose In NYC 2 / 7 A big Dalmatian dog named "Spot" in the USA's New York City balances a yellow taxi on its nose. Spot was created by artist Donald Lipski; meanwhile, the car that he is balancing on his nose is an actual donated car. Appenine Colossus Of Italy 3 / 7 Appenine Colossus, located in Italy's Tuscany, was created by Jean de Boulogne, a Flemish sculptor. According to reports, the statue is nearly 35 feet high and was completed in the 1580s. Traffic Light Tree 4 / 7 The 'Traffic Light Tree' sculpture was made by French artist Pierre Vivant in 1998. It was initially installed in the middle of a roundabout in London's Canary Wharf district. The sculpture measures 26 feet and 2.96 inches (8 m) high. The 75 sets of traffic lights are all controlled by a computer. The story of the sculpture is quite interesting. According to the Guinness World Records website, at first it was reported that the sculpture's lights confuse the drivers; however, the motorists were said to love it, and in 2005 it was voted their favourite roundabout. In 2011, it was removed only to be reinstalled at a nearby location in 2014 following a campaign led by a local politician. The Awakening In Maryland, USA 5 / 7 The Awakening sculpture is around 70 feet long, and it shows a giant trying to get out of the ground. The Giant Spider Of New South Wales 6 / 7 Maman, the giant spider, stands tall on the stairs of the New South Wales Art Gallery. According to a report by The Guardian, the sculpture is nearly 10 m at its highest point, and it is the same in width. Credits 7 / 7 Photo Credit: All Representational Images/ Freepik
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Slovaks protest for second time in two weeks against PM Fico
By David Cerny and Radovan Stoklasa BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Slovaks returned to a central square in the capital on Friday for the second large protest in two weeks, opposing what they see as a policy shift by Prime Minister Robert Fico aimed at moving closer to Russia. Protesters also gathered in dozens of other cities and towns across the central European nation. They called for Fico to resign with chants of "Resign, resign" and "Russian agent". See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Citing a company overseeing security at the rally, news website Dennik N estimated the crowd in Bratislava's Freedom Square at between 42,000 and 45,000 people. This was slightly below the demonstration two weeks ago that attracted an estimated 60,000 people to the capital and below the levels in 2018 when the murder of an investigative journalist sparked rallies that forced Fico's resignation. Tensions have built in recent weeks after Fico's leftist-nationalist government attacked progressive opponents, accusing them of attempting to cause chaos and overthrow the government. The government is weighing new preventive measures due to what Fico has said were plans to escalate protests into attempts at illegally overthrowing the government, including by occupying state buildings. Fico has rejected opposition calls to step down. Fico, since his return as prime minister for a fourth time in 2023, has sparked worries among critics that his government is weakening democratic values and shifting foreign policy away from European Union and NATO allies and closer to Russia. The latest round of protests come after Fico privately travelled to Moscow in December to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare encounter for an EU leader since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Fico has defended his government's foreign policy, saying it worked in all directions. While critical of some EU policies, he has said policy was still determined by EU and NATO membership. (Writing by Michael Kahn, Reporting by David Cerny and Radovan Stoklasa in Bratislava, Editing by David Gregorio)
