There are more than one hundred thousand monuments and sculptures immortalized in bronze, granite, wood, plaster and many other materials in the world. Recognizing the right of sculptors to self-expression and creative freedom, we offer a look at the most terrible examples of their work.
Dürer's hare, Nuremberg (Germany) The picture of the German artist and architect Albrecht Dürer "Young Field Hare" (1502) was embodied in bronze sculpture more than 400 years later. Sculptor Juergen Hertz installed it on a marble pedestal near the house where the artist himself once lived. The sculpture of a hare turned out to be a real monster, and not at all an affectionate little animal jumping in the morning dew. Not only did he crush the unfortunate person with his huge carcass, but he himself is already beginning to be eaten by hares of smaller sizes. The fantasy of the mind, gave birth to the world another monster.
"Conversation with Oscar Wilde", London (UK) In the mid-1990s, London admirers of the Irish writer, aesthete and playwright Oscar Wilde decided to erect a monument to him. Maggie Hamblin's work, which she called "A Conversation with Oscar Wilde", won the creative competition. According to the author's idea, Wilde can talk to the audience from the coffin, which is also a bench. At the same time, only the head and one hand of the writer are visible. For credibility, they seem to be eaten by countless organisms. "This is a great day for the theatre, for London, for Ireland, for Oscar Wilde's family, for all his fans," said the chairman of the organizing committee for the installation of monuments during its opening.
Vigeland Sculpture Park (Norway) In Oslo (capital of Norway) there is a huge park known all over the world. This is the result of the work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland. More than two hundred monuments, created by the author over 35 years (1907-1942), reflect all kinds of human states - emotions, attitudes in society and to the world. According to the author, the deepest meaning of the philosophy of life was laid in the compositions.
Sculptural compositions in Slovenia. In Ljubljana (Slovenia) there are several unusual sculptures by one original sculptor. For example, one of them is "Expulsion from Paradise".
Here is another strange sculpture that looks like a tree man.
And it looks like a dancing teenager.
"Fiesta", Albuquerque, USA “This couple is out of time: both heroes have no age, the sculpture is neither modern nor historical at the same time. The archetypal poses of the figures - his masculinity, her provocative sexuality - symbolize confrontation across the gender barrier separating them.- once wrote an art critic of the influential newspaper The Los Angeles Times. The work of the sculptures by Luis Jiménez depicts a man and a woman dancing a traditional Mexican dance.
Initially, in the early 1990s, the composition "Fiesta" was installed at one border checkpoint on the US-Mexico border. The local government, which paid about $57,000 for the monument, hoped that the sculpture would scare away illegal immigrants trying to cross the border. However, the monument was moved to the grounds of the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. Now, innocent students and teachers of a local university are under psychological pressure.
Victoria's Way Park, Roundwood, Ireland. But - the most tin. Near the Irish village of Roundwood is Victoria's Way Park ("Victoria's Way") - this park is designed for relaxation, for meditation. There are many peculiar sculptures in the park - statues of Buddha and the elephant-like god Ganesha, and some of them give you goosebumps. It took about 20 years to create the sculptures. According to the owner of the park, this contributes to meditation and reflection on the meaning of one's own life, and unusual sculptures only remind of how hard a person's path is.
Art is a global industry for creative people. For some, it is an income or a way of self-expression, for others it is something that distracts from bad thoughts and inspires.
But looking at these statues, one gets the impression that the authors who devoted themselves to this type of art, apparently, wanted the blood to freeze in the people who saw their work.
Otherwise, what other reason could there be for such terrifying sculptures to appear on the streets? Do people really like it that they put it on public display, and even on such a huge scale!
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The artist, whose net worth by 2010 was estimated at 215 million pounds, has already managed to establish himself in the art world - the Platinum Skull, anatomical sculptures of Pegasus and the Unicorn. Another creation of Damien Hirst, the bronze twenty-meter "Truth", made a splash in the city of Ilfracombe, UK. He depicted a naked pregnant woman carrying a sword while standing on law books. And yes, the author did not regret the girl - on one half of her body you can study anatomy - bones, muscles and even the fetus inside.
In memory of the unborn
In modern society, the topic of abortion is very often touched upon. And, of course, the sculptors could not ignore this topic. There are many monuments around the world, even a cemetery for unborn children has been created. Each monument is touching in its own way, thought-provoking. But what can be found in the Philippines will cause not only tears, but also fear. The author depicted two bloody hands on a pedestal holding a child with an umbilical cord. Unfortunately, the creator is not known.
Blue Mustang, or Blucifer
No matter how they called this horse: both the “Horse of Satan”, and the “Blue Stallion of Death”, and now “Blucifer”. If you look at the statue, then these nicknames seem very appropriate, because her burning eyes speak for themselves. This terrifying 10-meter horse is installed at Denver International Airport, USA. She's already made a name for herself. The sculpture literally killed its creator - during transportation, a piece that fell off the statue fell on Luis Jimenez. After this incident, many dubbed the statue one of the horses of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelations and called it cursed.
Cloak of Conscience
The famous Czech artist and sculptor Anna Chromy created the whole Art of Conscience - several sculptures in the form of a void framed by a cloak. These statues carry something mysterious. Some see in the "Empty Cloak" death, others - conscience. If you look at the statue for a long time, you can feel a silent reproach, it seems as if someone is watching you. The artist, in turn, interprets emptiness in a different way - this is the intangible that a person leaves behind. All grievances, love, memory, legacy. Something you can't touch with your hands, but you can feel with your heart.
Cannibal that devours children
The fountain sculpture was built back in 1546, and no one knows who and why created it. There are several assumptions about the meaning of the statue - whether it is a folklore character named Krampus, who had the right to punish naughty children at Christmas, or just a warning for kids, a reminder of what can happen to those who do not listen to their parents. From theories, the statue does not become friendlier - a large cannibal who eats one child, while holding a full bag of the rest of the kids.
La Pascualita
In the state of Chihuahua (Mexico), an interesting mannequin, La Pasqualita, has been living in the window of one of the bridal shops for the past 85 years. A whole legend has already arisen around her, and all because she already looks very realistic - real hair and eyelashes, skin with a slight blush and even folds on the skin and hands. Many say that this is the embalmed body of the daughter of the former owner of the store, Pascual Esparza. Employees are afraid to be alone with her, store visitors say that the girl’s gaze “follows” them. Believe it or not - decide for yourself.
Skeleton of René de Chalon
There are many monuments created for the nobility during their life or after death. One of these is in the church of Saint-Étienne Bar de Luca. The Prince of Orange is buried there, who died in battle in 1544, when he was only 25 years old. A monument was erected on his grave - the skeleton is dressed in rags, and in his hand above his head he holds his own heart. Previously, the monument "held" the dried heart of the deceased prince, but it disappeared during the French Revolution.
Neb-san
Unlike the aforementioned sculptures, this one does not frighten with its appearance - just a 25-centimeter Egyptian figurine. It was created approximately 4,000 years ago as an offering to the god of the underworld, Osiris. But museum staff began to notice that the sculpture was changing its location. After checking the cameras, we saw that none of the visitors or workers touched her, because she was kept behind glass. In the video, the figurine made a semicircle around its own axis during the day. At first, physicist Brian Cox tried to explain this as "differential friction" due to the small vibrations that visitors make with their steps. But if this is the case, then why, after all 80 years of storage in the museum, has the figurine begun to move only now?
Carrier Charon
Victoria's Way Irish Sculpture Park has many terrifying creations. But one of them deserves special attention - a skeleton that has frozen in a swamp and will never be able to reach the coveted shore. There are several versions of what exactly this statue depicts: a martyr who was trapped, or the ancient Greek Charon, who transported the dead through underground rivers to the gates of Hades. It is said to rise from the depths in order to find and ferry more souls.
Sculptures by Chris Cooksey
From these sculptures, even the hair on the back of the head moves. Remember Bluecifer? This is a benevolent horse compared to these works. The author himself says that this is his way of destroying illusions, he shows what creates fear in our head. Creations sinister, wild, in a word, creepy. A lot of details and unpredictability make these works of art special, unique. But after such an exhibition, you can remain gray-haired.
The human imagination is truly limitless. Some create beautiful and vibrant masterpieces, while others create goosebumps. Despite this, their work is special and memorable. Share this article with your friends, let them get scared too.
Creativity can take many different forms, and it doesn't have to take all of them. There have always been underestimated artists in the world, and even artists who received the hot fire of the Inquisition as a reward for their work. In our enlightened time, the creator has the freedom to express any of his thoughts - and some do it with a truly frightening scope. Before you are some of the strangest and most terrible statues in the world, each of which could well frighten even the devil himself.
Blue Mustang
Where it stands: Denver, USA Author: Luis Jimenez As soon as the residents of the city did not name the insane statue installed by the famous Jimenez right at the international terminal of the Denver airport. The softest nickname was "Blucifer" - just look at this monster! Luis Jimenez died while building this terrible monument, which, of course, did not make the Blue Mustang popular.
Quetzatcoatl
Where it stands: San Jose, USA Author: Robert Graham Robert Graham received an order for the statue from the municipality of San Jose: the city needed a monument that could symbolize respect for the traditional beliefs of the Inca and Maya Indians, whose descendants once lived on these lands. The sculptor asked for a grandiose half a million dollars for his work, but no one was satisfied with the result. Not only does the statue of the formidable god look like it was "sculpted" by a stray dog - the locals, after the installation of the monument, were outraged by the choice of the deity: Quetzatcoatl is known as a demon tearing out hearts.
Faceless children
Location: Prague, Czech Republic Author: David Cherny Prague is a strange place in general. The blood that flowed through the streets of this city in the Middle Ages could not be washed off the paving stones of numerous pavements, and the quarters of magicians and alchemists, who, sometimes, were burned right in their homes, are still notorious. And, as if this was not enough, the municipality decided to decorate the tallest building in the city with sculptures of David Cherny - a sculptor who did not know how to restrain himself even during his short-term enlightenment. As a result, the Prague Television Tower was adorned with a dozen faceless babies crawling up.
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Where it stands: Ilfracombe, England Author: Damien Hirst A modern incarnation of the statue of the Goddess of Justice, interpreted by the dark genius of Damien Hirst, the inhabitants of the resort of Ilfracombe could not recover from the shock for several years after the installation of the sculpture. Well, they are quite understandable: a naked pregnant woman with a sword and scales can scare anyone.
Headless Warrior
Location: Legacy, Philippines Author: Unknown City officials say the statue of the headless soldier is a memorial to the Bicol warriors who died in World War II. The locals are sure that the sculpture was installed by the Bikol community and symbolizes the torture that the warriors of this tribe liked to use.
Neb-san
Where it stands: Manchester, Author: someone dead A completely ordinary Egyptian figurine caused two heart attacks: one received a watchman who claimed that the figurine was moving by itself, the second - the director of the museum, who checked the surveillance cameras and made sure of it personally. The situation was saved by the famous physicist Brian Cox, who proved the relationship between the mystical movements of the sculpture and the vibrations of glass.
Wang Saen Suk
Location: Pattaya, Thailand Author: unknown Buddhists are not shy about describing their hell in all its glory - yes, with such details that even old Brueghel the Elder could envy. The theme park clearly shows what will happen to those who decide to turn to the dark side of the force. They say that local Thais are very fond of bringing small children here - as an educational measure.Man cannot live without creativity. From the very beginning of the formation of the personality of Homo sapiens, we began to create, drawing or creating figures. This is how sculpture came to our civilization. These cultural monuments not only show how humanity has developed, but in themselves are important values, the heritage of ancestors.
Thanks to the statues, we get acquainted with cultures and civilizations that have long since sunk into oblivion. But these creations are not always beautiful. Some sculptures seem to have become the embodiment of the darkest nightmares of their creator. And although the creepy statues are initially repulsive, they provide an opportunity to look into the darkest corners of those people who live next to us.
Man attacked by babies. Norway has a whole sculpture park. This is the largest platform of its kind in the world, created by just one sculptor. The author was Gustav Vigeland, who in the middle of the 20th century “populated” this park with more than two hundred bronze statues. The sculptor sought to explore the relationship between different groups of people, to show the cycle of life. But at the same time, some of his creations cannot be called otherwise than creepy and disgusting. One of the most noteworthy is the statue of a Man Attacked by Babies, which is located on the bridge. I must say that there are 58 sculptures on it. The statue is also called "The Man Driving the Four Geniuses". The composition consists of a naked man, who brushes off babies falling on him, and one kicks at all. At the same time, a person manages to balance on one leg. And the highest monument here is the "Monolith". This huge sculpture is carved from a single piece of granite rock. The monument depicts naked bodies crawling and climbing on it, who want to reach heaven. Next to the "Monolith" are other figures that show the development of life. "Swarm of Babies" symbolizes its beginning, while "Pile of Dead Bodies" is a disappointing ending. The creator of this shocking park also thought about its little visitors - there are many children's sculptures here. Are they shocking? Well, of course!
Cannibal devouring children from Bern. In the very center of Swiss Bern there is a fountain with a rather scary and mysterious sculpture. It is known that it was built in 1546. But that's why the sculpture was created in the form of a huge man-eating giant eating a child. In addition, he also has a bag of other children at the ready, extremely frightened. Their faces leave no doubt as to what fate awaits them. And there are several theories at once that reveal the meaning of this creation. According to one opinion, the giant is the Greek titan Kronos. He was once predicted that his death would come at the hands of his own child. So the giant ate his own children, hoping to save his life. According to another version, the statue depicts the founder of the city. They say that he fought with his younger brother all his life, which is why he went crazy. The man poured out his madness on the children of Bern. Only here in favor of these versions there is no historical data. A third theory says that the sculpture was created as a warning or reminder to the children of Bern about what can happen to naughty kids. They also say that this is a kind of threat to the Jews who lived in the city. In any case, if the sculpture was intended to frighten or warn someone, then she succeeded perfectly.
Dwarf garden. In the Austrian Salzburg, on the territory of the Mirabell Palace, there is a Dwarf Garden (Zwerglgarten). Initially, the palace was named Altenau, in honor of the mistress of the builder of the castle, Prince-Bishop Wolf von Reitenau. He was an original person, since he placed a strange garden of sculptures on the territory of the palace. But only a small part of that garden has survived to this day. In 1715 Archbishop Franz Anton Harrach lived in the palace. He, as well as other fans of modern fashion and baroque style, had a craving for oddities, imperfections and all sorts of pathologies. For service in his palace, the archbishop hired several dwarfs, who were called upon to amuse him in every possible way. The unusual shapes of the bodies turned out to be so remarkable that the owner ordered the creation of sculptures of these deformations. These figures were placed in the garden, pleasing the eye of the archbishop. The statues stood there until the new owner of the palace, Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria, ordered the removal of the freaks. And it can be understood - why should a wife and children see all these horrors of abnormal human bodies? Today, sculptures of dwarfs are already considered an integral part of the city's history. In the original habitat of the monuments, in the garden, only nine figures were returned. Where did the rest of the dwarfs go - it remains a mystery.
Indian Sculpture Park "Victoria's Way". Those who, in the open spaces of Catholic Ireland, suddenly meet a statue of the skeleton of Buddha, will clearly be very surprised. But in this sculpture park there is a whole park of Indian-themed statues. There is a sculpture of a child climbing out of the ground and striving to free himself from the rotting fist of the skeleton. In the park there is a statue of a man tearing himself in half. Another sculpture shows how a skeleton in half-rotten clothes froze in a swamp, unable to get ashore. And this Indian park called "Victoria's Way" is located in County Wicklow. The sculptures are designed to show how a person goes to his self-realization, how full our life is, and what its essence is in general. The area of the entire park is 8.9 hectares, there are as many as 33 black granite statues, as well as three bronze statues. This place was created so that people could reflect on their lives during a leisurely walk. This place is considered a metaphysical "Amusement Park", while the statues are designed to help guests reflect on different stages of their lives.
La Pascualita. There is a curious shop in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. On its display is a mannequin in the form of a young woman in a wedding dress. And although there is nothing surprising at first glance, the striking strong similarity of the mannequin with a real woman is alarming. Since the appearance of this mannequin in the window in 1930, it has acquired many myths and legends. Peering into the figure of a woman, you can see an unusually large number of details. Her hair is real, human. Veins appear under the skin. The mannequin looks so real that people are tempted to look at it again and again. And not only is the very similarity with a real person strange, this deceased girl was also the daughter of the original owner of the establishment. And a young woman died from a spider bite right on the day of her own wedding. As a result, an unnaturally realistic sculpture is surrounded by a story of a tragic death, and wedding clothes add mystery. All this gave rise to a trail of rumors and legends around the figure. Rumor has it that this mannequin is actually the well-preserved body of the same girl. Her name has also been forgotten, now she is simply called La Pasqualita, in part of the current owner of the store, Pasquale Esparza. She herself does not get tired of repeating that the mannequin is nothing special, but this does not stop the rumors. It is even said that La Pascualita changes her position a little when no one is looking at her.
Black Aggie. The name of this statue already reveals its color. This black statue depicts a seated woman, almost completely hidden under a cloak. You can see this work of art in the courtyard of the Federal Court in Washington. But the sculpture was originally intended for the Smithsonian Institution, but he refused the sculpture, which was a fake for the work of Saint-Gaudens. The story of "Black Aggie" began long before that, with the suicide of a young woman, Marian Adams. She was the wife of Henry Adams and suffered from depression for a long time. In 1885, an unfortunate woman committed suicide by drinking chemicals from a photographic workshop. The inconsolable husband immortalized the image of his wife in the form of a pink granite statue created by Auguste Saint-Gaudens. The creator himself called the wrapped figure "Sadness", and her husband, who had already bought it, renamed the sculpture "Adams Memorial". But shameless copying attempts have always existed. So in this case, a copy of the Memorial was made for the grave of Felix Angus. It was a soldier and a sailor who became a newspaper editor. A good statue was commissioned for the man's grave, but the cunning sculptor simply took and copied the "Adams Memorial" without any consent from the owners. The copy eventually became known as the Black Aggie. And after the death of the widow of Angus, she was buried next to the monument. Soon, visitors to the cemetery began to talk about the strange things happening next to this monument. Eyewitnesses said that burning eyes could be seen from under the cloak at night. It was also said that a young man died of fright after looking into the eyes of a statue at night - such was his unsuccessful examination for admission to the university fraternity. Rumors say that now ghosts have begun to gather around the Black Aggie. It is no coincidence that grass never grows on this land. Pregnant women, who inadvertently passed next to the statue, had miscarriages. So the cemetery became a place of refuge for ghosts, as well as ghost hunters, and just curious people. And in 1967, they decided to transfer Black Aggie to the Smithsonian Institution, but in the end she ended up in a completely different place.
Penis Fountain. There are many unusual things in Amsterdam. There is also a huge theater of live sex, Casa Rosso. And it is not difficult to find it - a fountain in the form of a huge penis will help, which, in principle, is logical. For a long time, the fountain was a kind of signpost for tourists heading to the red light district. The Casa Rosso theater itself has long been famous as a place for staging shows with elements of sadomaso, tricks for adults. Both men and women can watch a striptease here. Doubts about the orientation of this institution are dispelled already at the sight of an unusual sculpture-fountain standing in front of the entrance. This erect phallus suggests that the largest bar, and part-time theater, in this pleasure area is ready for anything to attract guests. At one time, the defiant sculpture was turned into a fountain, making the sculpture not so boring. Those who are not impressed by the image of this phallus should know that in real life it seems larger.
Bosc de Can Ginebreda. Those who are bored of walking through the banal sculptural parks with mermaids and ancient heroes should visit the Bosque de Can Ginebreda. This place seems to be specially created for fans of erotica and pornography, and the statues here also carry a fabulous shade. The park is located in a juniper forest, a couple of hours drive north of Barcelona. The author of such an unusual collection of figures was Xiku Cabanesa. His workshop is also located on the territory of the park, so new creations quickly find a place for themselves among earlier works. Although there are few visitors to this erotic little world, up to a hundred people a week visit them here. Is it really interesting for someone to wander between giant stone sexless figures, to consider huge statues doing explicit things? Women consider in detail the depicted process of childbirth. To see something in this park that is not related to pornography is quite difficult. And Cabaniesa began working on his scandalous masterpieces back in the 1970s. Since then, his collection has more than a hundred sculptures, which the author prudently hid in the forest so as not to shock the neighbors. It is interesting that in this park you can also get acquainted with casts of body parts of quite real people. As proof of the greatness of the penis, several giant samples of it are presented here. I can’t believe that such a surreal park ended up in a quiet, calm forest. But you can believe in its existence only by seeing it with your own eyes. But it will be impossible to forget this spectacle.
Skeleton of René de Chalon. In the XIV century, a fairly popular form of tomb sculptures appeared - skeletons. If earlier tombstones were created in the form of beautiful and elegant images of the dead, then the new direction most naturally showed the process of the body's transition from a living to a dead state. Skeletons on the graves became part of the art of the Renaissance. Initially, the sculptor was depicted simply as a sleeping person, whose body still retained its usual forms. But with the development of art, the masters began to portray the skeletons as more and more lost their original features - either already eaten by worms, or in the very middle of a terrible cycle. In the church of Saint-Etienne Bar-le-Duc there is a monument to the young Prince of Orange, René de Chalon. A noble man died at the age of 25 in the war, it was 1544. On his grave, the sculptor created a full-length statue of a skeleton. This figure is dressed in already decayed robes hanging from it. One hand of the skeleton is pressed against his chest, while the other has raised his own heart up above his head. It is said that originally the sculpture held the dried heart of the prince himself in his hand, but during the turbulent years of the French Revolution, this artifact disappeared.
Enema monument. Enema in the minds of most of us is something that we don’t even want to think about. Those for whom this subject occupies a permanent place in their lives prefer to regret it and keep quiet. All the more unusual is the monument to the enema, which many people are already afraid of. He appeared in Russian Zheleznovodsk, not far from the spa Mashuk Aqua-Therm. The institution presented an unusual sculpture in 2008. Such attention to the enema is due to the fact that disorders in the gastrointestinal system are treated in this place. This is a simple and effective rubber product that is popular here. In general, this area is famous for the good effect that enemas give. And all thanks to the special water that flows next to the Caucasus Mountains. In the center of the sculpture are three cherub angels, whose appearance was prompted by the Renaissance genius Sandro Botticelli. But he did not imagine that cherubs could hold an enema over their heads. This statue cost $42,000 to make. When opened, under it flaunted the inscription: "Let's overcome constipation and blockage with an enema."
Bomarzo. Not far from the Italian city of Bomarzo is the Monster Park. Already from the name itself it is clear that this place is not only strange and sad, but simply terrible. In fact, this is not only a garden, but also a sculpture park, overflowing with terrible stone sculptures. There is a dragon, swallowing, unable to resist, game trembling with horror, elephants dragging a dead soldier on themselves. With the famous Greek monster - echidna, it is better to meet in the mind of the sculpture. This half-snake-half-woman will forever wait for her victims, surrounded by two lions devoted to her. Throughout the park, faces distorted by grimaces look at visitors, opening their mouths either in a scream, or in an attempt to swallow a gaping tourist. And the nobleman Pier Francesco Orsini, or Vicino, invented and financed this park. He was a soldier, knowing for himself all the hardships of war. In the 1550s, this officer's best friend died in Italy. And after returning from captivity, he managed to see the death of his beloved wife. It is believed that this is why the nobleman chose to retire to the family estate, where he built a monster park. Terrible sculptures have survived to this day. It is not clear who exactly they represent, and why Vicino left them here at all. At the entrance to the park, each visitor reads the inscription that this place must be carefully examined and understood why all the works of art are collected here - for its own sake or for the sake of deception? The creator was torn apart by his sadness, which drew all these unusual and terrible images in his garden.
For some, art is a way of self-expression or a source of income, for others it is something that inspires and distracts from bad thoughts. But looking at these sculptures, one gets the impression that the artists who devoted themselves to this art form wanted the blood to freeze in the people passing by.
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The artist, whose net worth by 2010 was estimated at 215 million pounds, has already managed to establish himself in the art world - the Platinum Skull, anatomical sculptures of Pegasus and the Unicorn. Another creation of Damien Hirst, the bronze twenty-meter "Truth", made a splash in the city of Ilfracombe, UK. He depicted a naked pregnant woman carrying a sword while standing on law books. And yes, the author did not regret the girl - on one half of her body you can study anatomy - bones, muscles and even the fetus inside.
In memory of the unborn
In modern society, the topic of abortion is very often touched upon. And, of course, the sculptors could not ignore this topic. There are many monuments around the world, even a cemetery for unborn children has been created. Each monument is touching in its own way, thought-provoking. But what can be found in the Philippines will cause not only tears, but also fear. The author depicted two bloody hands on a pedestal holding a child with an umbilical cord. Unfortunately, the creator is not known.
Blue Mustang, or Blucifer
No matter how they called this horse: both the “Horse of Satan”, and the “Blue Stallion of Death”, and now “Blucifer”. If you look at the statue, then these nicknames seem very appropriate, because her burning eyes speak for themselves. This terrifying 10-meter horse is installed at Denver International Airport, USA. She's already made a name for herself. The sculpture literally killed its creator - during transportation, a piece that fell off the statue fell on Luis Jimenez. After this incident, many dubbed the statue one of the horses of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelations and called it cursed.
Cloak of Conscience
The famous Czech artist and sculptor Anna Chromy created the whole Art of Conscience - several sculptures in the form of a void framed by a cloak. These statues carry something mysterious. Some see in the "Empty Cloak" death, others - conscience. If you look at the statue for a long time, you can feel a silent reproach, it seems as if someone is watching you. The artist, in turn, interprets emptiness in a different way - this is the intangible that a person leaves behind. All grievances, love, memory, legacy. Something you can't touch with your hands, but you can feel with your heart.
Cannibal that devours children
The fountain sculpture was built back in 1546, and no one knows who and why created it. There are several assumptions about the meaning of the statue - whether it is a folklore character named Krampus, who had the right to punish naughty children at Christmas, or just a warning for kids, a reminder of what can happen to those who do not listen to their parents. From theories, the statue does not become friendlier - a large cannibal who eats one child, while holding a full bag of the rest of the kids.
La Pascualita
In the state of Chihuahua (Mexico), an interesting mannequin, La Pasqualita, has been living in the window of one of the bridal shops for the past 85 years. A whole legend has already arisen around her, and all because she already looks very realistic - real hair and eyelashes, skin with a slight blush and even folds on the skin and hands. Many say that this is the embalmed body of the daughter of the former owner of the store, Pascual Esparza. Employees are afraid to be alone with her, store visitors say that the girl’s gaze “follows” them. Believe it or not - decide for yourself
Skeleton of René de Chalon
There are many monuments created for the nobility during their life or after death. One of these is in the church of Saint-Étienne Bar de Luca. The Prince of Orange is buried there, who died in battle in 1544, when he was only 25 years old. A monument was erected on his grave - the skeleton is dressed in rags, and in his hand above his head he holds his own heart. Previously, the monument "held" the dried heart of the deceased prince, but it disappeared during the French Revolution.
Neb-san
Unlike the aforementioned sculptures, this one does not frighten with its appearance - just a 25-centimeter Egyptian figurine. It was created approximately 4,000 years ago as an offering to the god of the underworld, Osiris. But museum staff began to notice that the sculpture was changing its location. After checking the cameras, we saw that none of the visitors or workers touched her, because she was kept behind glass. In the video, the figurine made a semicircle around its own axis during the day. At first, physicist Brian Cox tried to explain this as "differential friction" due to the small vibrations that visitors make with their steps. But if this is the case, then why, after all 80 years of storage in the museum, has the figurine begun to move only now?
Carrier Charon
Victoria's Way Irish Sculpture Park has many terrifying creations. But one of them deserves special attention - a skeleton that has frozen in a swamp and will never be able to reach the coveted shore. There are several versions of what exactly this statue depicts: a martyr who was trapped, or the ancient Greek Charon, who transported the dead through underground rivers to the gates of Hades. It is said to rise from the depths in order to find and ferry more souls.
Sculptures by Chris Cooksey
From these sculptures, even the hair on the back of the head moves. Remember Bluecifer? This is a benevolent horse compared to these works. The author himself says that this is his way of destroying illusions, he shows what creates fear in our head. Creations sinister, wild, in a word, creepy. A lot of details and unpredictability make these works of art special, unique. But after such an exhibition, you can remain gray-haired. The human imagination is truly limitless. Some create beautiful and vibrant masterpieces, while others create goosebumps. Despite this, their work is special and memorable.
