Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, New York
September 14, 2025
Jonathan L explores the sculptural giants of Storm King
Jonathan L explores the sculptural giants of Storm King
Samantha shares some of controversy and surprises surrounding the design and building of the Montana State Capitol in Helena.
Jonathan L finds beautiful views and hidden doorways in Portugal’s ‘second city.’
Montreal has some nice statues hidden where you wouldn’t expect. Here are just a few highlights. “The Goalie” is now is on the Metro level
The Korean War Veterans’ Memorial is an interesting monument in Washington DC. It has several distinctive areas and to DrFumblefinger, had an eerie quality.
Macedonia, a former Yugoslav republic, and original home of Alexander the Great, has just invested a lot of money—many think too much—in rebuilding its capital
Historically, statues have served a variety of serious purposes: to honor the worthy, remember the dead, appease the gods, glorify the government, instill patriotism, and more. As such, they are usually dignified, evocative and, well…monumental. Usually, but not always. As the ones selected here show, they can also bring a smile or a laugh—sometimes on purpose, and sometimes not.
Jonathan L explores the sculptural giants of Storm King
Samantha shares some of controversy and surprises surrounding the design and building of the Montana State Capitol in Helena.
Jonathan L finds beautiful views and hidden doorways in Portugal’s ‘second city.’
Montreal has some nice statues hidden where you wouldn’t expect. Here are just a few highlights. “The Goalie” is now
The Korean War Veterans’ Memorial is an interesting monument in Washington DC. It has several distinctive areas and to DrFumblefinger, had an eerie quality.
Macedonia, a former Yugoslav republic, and original home of Alexander the Great, has just invested a lot of money—many think
Historically, statues have served a variety of serious purposes: to honor the worthy, remember the dead, appease the gods, glorify the government, instill patriotism, and more. As such, they are usually dignified, evocative and, well…monumental. Usually, but not always. As the ones selected here show, they can also bring a smile or a laugh—sometimes on purpose, and sometimes not.