Installation

January 8, 2026

27-Foot-Tall Buddha Sculpture Will Grace the High Line in NYC

This spring, a towering sandstone Buddha will rise above Manhattan on the High Line Plinth. Created by Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, the monumental sculpture is titled The Light That Shines Through the Universe. The installation will remain on view through fall 2027, offering a space for contemplation in one of New York City’s busiest public parks. Nguyen’s work draws inspiration from the Bamiyan Buddhas, colossal 6th-century statues carved into Afghanistan’s cliffs.

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January 5, 2026

Iconic Gaudí Building Welcomes Labyrinth of Art by One of Europe’s Top Sculptors

The work of Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias feels right at home in La Pedrera, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most celebrated buildings. Just like the famed architect, Iglesias finds inspiration in nature to build structures of her own. This sentiment is at the heart of Iglesias’ first solo retrospective in Barcelona, titled Pasajes (Passages), which highlights her singular vision and establishes a creative dialogue between the artist and Gaudí.

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December 23, 2025

Colorful Field of 8,800 Mirrored Flowers Celebrates the Diversity of the Netherlands

During Dutch Design Week 2025, Ulrike Jurklies and Paul Bas of studio mo man tai presented Reflecting Diverseness, a vibrant installation made up of 8,800 mirrored flowers crafted from upcycled waste materials. Each flower represents one in every 2,000 Dutch residents, coming together to form a colorful portrait of a society that is richly diverse and interconnected.

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December 16, 2025

Memorial Phone Booth in Japan Offers People a Place To “Call” Deceased Loved Ones

In 2010, a man named Itaru Sasaki lost his beloved cousin to cancer. A garden designer by trade, Sasaki incorporated his expertise into a memorial; one that not only honored his relative, but also allowed him to process his pain. The result became known as a Wind Phone, a disconnected public phone that allows you to “call” a deceased loved one.

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