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On the exterior of the building, the stencil of a stag created by the artist MAD stands solemnly, with pieces of women's underwear hanging from its horns. 

Temporary art exhibit pays homage to an Istanbul apartment building scheduled for demolition 

Arts

“Mikrotopya” is a collection of installations, graffiti art and sculptures of found items created by 16 artists in an empty apartment building slated for demolition in Istanbul.

Tbilisi’s “Guerrilla Garden” movement has been fighting to preserve the city’s green spaces that some say are under threat by private developers in cahoots with city officials.

Georgia’s ‘guerrilla gardeners’ defend a city park — and introduce people power

Global Politics
Tbilisi’s “Guerrilla Garden” movement has been fighting to preserve the city’s green spaces that some say are under threat by private developers in cahoots with city officials.

Georgia’s ‘guerrilla gardeners’ defend a city park — and introduce people power

Global Politics

New Lead-Free Rules: Get the Lead Out

The World

Transportation costs make some dream homes costly nightmares

Development & Education
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