What is the Menton Lemon Festival?
The Menton Lemon Festival in France features huge sculptures made of lemons and oranges.
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What happened to Leonardo's giant horse statue?
Leonardo da Vinci designed a giant bronze horse statue for the Duke of Milan, but it was never cast, and his full-size clay model was destroyed.
Did Michelangelo think of himself as a painter?
Michelangelo considered himself a sculptor first and a painter second.
Which is the only work Michelangelo signed?
Michelangelo's "Pietà" is the only work he signed. According to legend, he carved his name after hearing visitors credit it to another artist.
What is the Chicago Picasso?
Chicago has a large untitled Picasso sculpture, installed in 1967.
What is the Lobster Telephone?
Salvador Dalí created the "Lobster Telephone" sculpture in 1936.
What is the Adiyogi statue?
The 112-foot Adiyogi statue at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest bust sculpture in the world.