Incredible Sculptures Around The World That Defy The Laws Of Gravity (Photos)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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