Underwater Sculpture Gardens

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Underwater Sculpture Gardens

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May 15, 2024

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Jason de Caires Taylor takes intentional art to another level with his sculptures that can be visited by humans and fish.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/underwater-sculpture-garden

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May 15, 2024

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