New York, New York, USA

When does a single street become an art museum? When Peter Woytuk's sculptures are strung out for five miles along Broadway. If you were the tour guide, what would you say about this installation? Some possible associations: the apple is a symbol of nature's bounty, the raven a symbol of death, and the clamp a symbol of industrial civilization. [2012]

Hahndorf, South Australia, Australia

Hahndorf is in the orbit of Adelaide in South Australia, and it fits the pattern of 'satellite cities' everywhere. In terms of the built environment, a satellite city is likely to mimic the nearest cardinal place. Hahndorf's white lace comes right out of Adelaide's architectural play book. [2011]

Changhua, Taiwan

Thanks to the driver who delivers the bottled gas, the cooks of Changhua can light the pilots of their stoves and please the palates of their customers.  [2012]

Jerusalem, Israel

Welcome to Jerusalem's 'quiet quarter,' the area where the Armenians hold sway. An Armenian specialty for centuries has been pottery making. Some goes on sale to the public, and some is used to mark streets and businesses around the city. [1996]

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Take a look. Feel like yawning? It's contagious, you know. When you see someone else yawn, you are likely to yawn, too. Peter Monaghan's book Curious Behavior suggests that that yawning may have been the way a tribal group synchronized their sleeping habits. [2008]

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Osborne Village is Winnipeg's restaurant central, shopping mecca, and bohemian quarter. And what could be more bohemian than a quarter-dozen dogs (one muzzled), two backpacks, and one guardian cat? [2012]

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The CN Tower is one of Toronto's signature landmarks.  Its functions?  First, a telecommunications beacon.  Second, a tourist attraction with victuals and view.  Third, a status symbol: the world's tallest freestanding structure between 1976 and 2010.  All hail Toronto!  [2010]