The city of Hattiesburg has been named one of the world’s leaders in public art.
In a list released by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Hattiesburg joins the likes of Paris, Berlin, and New York as places where there are must-see pieces of public art.
“[This] is just a single example of the talent and creativity that exists right here in Hattiesburg,” Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker said in a statement. “Public art is a rising star in our community, thanks to many who have gone before us and the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art’s steady leadership.”
Here’s the entire list:
- Miami, Florida
- Melbourne, Australia
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Berlin, Germany
- New York City
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Paris, France
- Valparaiso, Chile
- Singapore
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
To read the full article from Travel and Leisure, click here.