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Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:28am On Feb 23, 2018
These sculptures seemingly defy the laws of gravity thanks to a spot of ingenious engineering.

MailOnline Travel has scoured the globe for some of the most impressive pieces of art that turn things on their head.




'I make art for myself and for people who wish to come along for a ride through my dreams,' says Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, who created this gravity-defying piece of art, which was installed at the Museum of Modern Art in Shanghai.






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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:30am On Feb 23, 2018
Artist Emil Alzamora, who was born in Peru but lives in New York, explores the human form through his haunting figurative sculptures.

The below sculpture, called Abedo, was created in 2014 at his studio.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by cheapgoals(m): 11:30am On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:31am On Feb 23, 2018
An elephant crafted by contemporary artist Daniel Firman, precariously balanced on its trunk while on display at the 'Superdome' exhibition at the Palais De Tokyo, Paris.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:32am On Feb 23, 2018
Alex Chinneck is a British sculptor known for creating eye-catching public artworks within urban landscapes, such as this upside down electricity pylon.


The 115-foot-high structure fell headfirst into the Greenwich Peninsula in 2015 for the London Design Festival

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by obafemee80(m): 11:32am On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by dfrost: 11:33am On Feb 23, 2018
Let's go there. Nice sculptures though. cheesy Keep 'em coming Explorers.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:33am On Feb 23, 2018
Hackney-based Chinneck also crafted this upside-down car and tarmac installation.

The gravity-defying sculpture, built from a Vauxhall car hanging upside down on a ripped-up stretch of road, popped up in Sheffield last year.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:34am On Feb 23, 2018
Marcela Romagnoli's sculptures in Puerto Natales, Chile, pay homage to the strong winds that blow through the city. They were installed in 2012 to celebrate 101 years of the city.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:35am On Feb 23, 2018
Adrian Gray's work is predominantly sculpture and photography based on the natural world of balance.


He is based in the UK and created this sculpture for a couple who built a clifftop house in Wales on Channel 4's Grand Designs in 2014.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:37am On Feb 23, 2018
A daytime view of Tower Bridge, with the statue of Girl with Dolphin by the late British artist David Wynne, in the foreground.

Situated on the north bank of the Thames, the sculpture was installed in 1973.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:38am On Feb 23, 2018
Gerry Judah is a British artist who has created a number of large scale gravity-defying pieces.

He built this car-themed structure for the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex back in 2009.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by sorextee(m): 11:39am On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:39am On Feb 23, 2018
Michael Grab exhibits real rocks that he's balanced and photographed in various locations around the world.

He created the stack above while travelling around Costa Rica in 2015.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:41am On Feb 23, 2018
Mike Ross is an American sculptor known for large scale public art projects.

His Big Rig Jig, on display at Banksy's Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare in 2015, was constructed from two discarded tanker trucks.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:43am On Feb 23, 2018
Mike Ross is an Argentine conceptual artist who likes to play with space with many of his works on display in public places.

This ladder and window piece went on display at the Spiral Garden in Tokyo, Japan, last year where it remains.




Take my Lightening but dont steal my Thunder by Alex Chinneck.

Built via the hands of 100 people and installed carefully over four days, Alex’s illusion creates the impression that the roof of Covent Garden Market is literally hovering freestyle above our heads, floating.

As if its upper portion has broken away from its stone base to float in mid air

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 11:44am On Feb 23, 2018
These unusual public sculptures, crafted by Polish artist Jerzy Kędziora and installed in Palm Beach, Florida, are held in position in just one or two places.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by ichommy(m): 11:48am On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by paschal47(m): 11:49am On Feb 23, 2018
Explorers:
Michael Grab exhibits real rocks that he's balanced and photographed in various locations around the world.

He created the stack above while travelling around Costa Rica in 2015.


This is really magnificent shocked shocked

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by paschal47(m): 11:50am On Feb 23, 2018
Art defines life




-paschal (2018)

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Flexherbal(m): 11:58am On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 12:04pm On Feb 23, 2018
Planet by Marc Quinn, a giant sculpture of a sleeping baby.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 12:09pm On Feb 23, 2018
Lucky country by Norton Flavel, a gravity defying, oversized ball and chain.





Wurf VI By Anna Borgman And Candy Lenk.


In this picture, a stone was seen hanging along the building.

It can look frightening to passersby but the stone hangs without fail at the building.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by ichommy(m): 12:11pm On Feb 23, 2018
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This is really magnificent shocked shocked

Been Awhile Sir.

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Explorers(m): 12:17pm On Feb 23, 2018
Michael Jones sculpture.


Michael Jones scored the first try at the first ever Rugby World Cup.

This was photographed by Geoff Dale.

His sculptress daughter Natalie Stamilla was commissioned by the NZRFU to create a bronze statue that was later erected at Eden Park that was 1 ½ times the life-size image and 1 ½ tonne.



Floating stone by Smabad Abbas.


Coffee Kiss by Johnson Tsang


Trans I Re by Fredrik

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by paschal47(m): 12:32pm On Feb 23, 2018
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Been Awhile Sir.


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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by tk4rd: 12:33pm On Feb 23, 2018
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I love Arts..
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See Creativity.!!

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by Treasure17(m): 1:01pm On Feb 23, 2018
Explorer the wicked producer. Always on point. These sculptures are pleasing to the eye. Nice one

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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by slapandfall(m): 1:27pm On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by dayleke: 1:43pm On Feb 23, 2018
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Re: Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity(Photos) by sirfee(m): 1:48pm On Feb 23, 2018
Explorers:
These sculptures seemingly defy the laws of gravity thanks to a spot of ingenious engineering.

MailOnline Travel has scoured the globe for some of the most impressive pieces of art that turn things on their head.




'I make art for myself and for people who wish to come along for a ride through my dreams,' says Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, who created this gravity-defying piece of art, which was installed at the Museum of Modern Art in Shanghai.

Lovely pictures,I'm impressed.


Good job Mr explorers, more power to your elbow.

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