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Take yourself on a New Orleans public art tour. Taking you from New Orleans East to Jefferson Parish and everywhere in between, here's our regularly updated map of the coolest sculptures, murals and more to see and—if you please—pose with for your Instagram.

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"Travelers" Sculptures

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The four bronze sculptures by New York artist Deborah Masters were originally in Audubon Park and were recently moved to Jefferson Parish.

David Art Center Mural

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Forrest Reiff painted the mural as part of the Arts Council of New Orleans' Fat City Mural Project, a project aimed at brightening the Metairie corridor.

"She Dreamed of a Place Called Fat City" Mural

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The artist—known for her New Orleans-turned-worldwide "Before I Die" interactive mural—created the mural, featuring a short story by James A. Reeves, for the Art Council of New Orleans' public art initiative in the Metairie corridor.

Akira Sushi Mural

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Denver, Colorado-based duo Hollis+Lana created the mural for the Fat City Mural Project.

Laurel Outdoor Mural

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Lafayette artist Robert Dafford painted the mural as part of the Arts Council of New Orleans' Fat City Mural Project.

David Harouni Sculptures

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New Orleans artist David Harouni’s trio of identical 16-foot-tall figures stands amid the suburban bustle of Metairie.

Community Book Store Mural

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"Remain in Light" mural

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"The Realist" Sculpture

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Part of art duo Myth Makers’ “Avian Avatars” series previously seen in New York, brought to NOLA for The Helis Foundation's Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition, "The Realist" depicts a red tail hawk.

"The Great Spirit" sculpture

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Another Myth Makers sculpture for the “Avian Avatars” series, this one depicts an all-seeing owl.

"The Scold" Sculpture

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The crow sculpture is part of Myth Makers "Avian Avatars" series.

"The Tourist" Sculpture

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This pigeon, part of Myth Makers' "Avian Avatars," wants to see it all.

"The Taste Maker" Sculpture

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The falcon is one of Myth Makers' "Avian Avatars."

“Funnel Tunnel” Sculpture

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“VOLPANG” sculpture

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The fabricated bronze sculpture by David Borgerding is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Kendall Island" Sculpture

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That's not a real sunbather you're seeing: it's Carole Feuerman's oil painted resin sculpture. Part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

Gasa Gasa Mural

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"City Watch" Sculptures

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"Standing Vase With Five Flowers" Sculpture

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James Surls' bronze and steel sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Gymnast" Sculpture

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Enrique Alferez's bronze sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Octet" Sculpture

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Lin Emery's kinetic sculpture, located on Poydras Street between St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street, is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Stairway to the Stars" Sculpture

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Abstract expressionist sculptor Mark di Suvero's piece is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Foci" Sculpture

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Chakaia Booker's textured sculpture made of recycled tired stands tall across from the Superdome as part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

“Shayla, The Pink Bunny” Sculpture

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The sculpture by Texas-based artist Jeffie Brewer is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Ourglass" Sculpture

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Dean Ruck's sculpture, covered in 400 mirrors from military surplus Jeeps, is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Savoy" Sculpture

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Martin Payton's painted steel sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

“Crossroads” Sculpture

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Arkansas artist Greer Farris’ 10-foot-tall sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

“Stacked V” Sculpture

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Part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation, William Cannings' sculpture consists of five four-foot tall steel squares.

"Yaima and the Ball" Sculpture

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The second of Carole Feuerman's very realistic looking oil painted resin sculptures. Part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Nethership" Sculpture

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Texas artist Ed Wilson's steel sculpture is part of the the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"David" Sculpture

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New York artist Boaz Vaadia's stone sculpture is part of the the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Zach's Tower" Sculpture

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Texas artist John Henry's painted steel sculpture is part of the the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Weft" Sculpture

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Rachel David steel sculpture is part of the Helis Foundation's Sculpture New Orleans project.

Urban Sidewalk/Installation Space (US/IS)

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The set of three public-facing installation spaces features a rotating display of New Orleans artist in a variety of mediums.

MILAGROS NOPL Mural

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The mural on the back of the building captures the movement of the wind and the cool tones of the Mississippi.

Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill mural

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Henry Lipkis Mural

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Banksy's "Umbrella Girl"

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British graffiti artist superstar Banksy came to town in 2008 and this is one of his few remaining pieces here. It's covered in plexiglass but, sadly, still pretty defaced.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Sculpture

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Sculptor Frank Hayden's abstract egg sculpture is a tribute to the civil rights hero, with passages from Dr. King's speeches inside the egg form and a bullet hole to commemorate Dr. King's assassination.

"Rise and Preserve" Mural

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Artists Ivan Petrovsky and ReX collaborated on this colorful mural across from Crescent Park.

"Paving the Way" Mural

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Students from YAYA worked with artists Brandon Odums, Rontherin Ratliff, Paul Wright and Ellen McComber on this mural. [Photo via YAYA]

"Peace Wall" Mural

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National Art & Hobby mural

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"Travelers" Sculptures

The four bronze sculptures by New York artist Deborah Masters were originally in Audubon Park and were recently moved to Jefferson Parish.

David Art Center Mural

Forrest Reiff painted the mural as part of the Arts Council of New Orleans' Fat City Mural Project, a project aimed at brightening the Metairie corridor.

"She Dreamed of a Place Called Fat City" Mural

The artist—known for her New Orleans-turned-worldwide "Before I Die" interactive mural—created the mural, featuring a short story by James A. Reeves, for the Art Council of New Orleans' public art initiative in the Metairie corridor.

Akira Sushi Mural

Denver, Colorado-based duo Hollis+Lana created the mural for the Fat City Mural Project.

Laurel Outdoor Mural

Lafayette artist Robert Dafford painted the mural as part of the Arts Council of New Orleans' Fat City Mural Project.

David Harouni Sculptures

New Orleans artist David Harouni’s trio of identical 16-foot-tall figures stands amid the suburban bustle of Metairie.

Community Book Store Mural

A photo posted by Bmike Odums (@bmike2c) on

"Remain in Light" mural

A photo posted by @josephkonert on

"The Realist" Sculpture

Part of art duo Myth Makers’ “Avian Avatars” series previously seen in New York, brought to NOLA for The Helis Foundation's Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition, "The Realist" depicts a red tail hawk.

"The Great Spirit" sculpture

Another Myth Makers sculpture for the “Avian Avatars” series, this one depicts an all-seeing owl.

"The Scold" Sculpture

The crow sculpture is part of Myth Makers "Avian Avatars" series.

"The Tourist" Sculpture

This pigeon, part of Myth Makers' "Avian Avatars," wants to see it all.

"The Taste Maker" Sculpture

The falcon is one of Myth Makers' "Avian Avatars."

“Funnel Tunnel” Sculpture

A photo posted by Luke Layfield (@lukelayfield) on

“VOLPANG” sculpture

The fabricated bronze sculpture by David Borgerding is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Kendall Island" Sculpture

That's not a real sunbather you're seeing: it's Carole Feuerman's oil painted resin sculpture. Part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

Gasa Gasa Mural

A photo posted by Kate Abney (@kateabney) on

"City Watch" Sculptures

A photo posted by Grace Rennie (@grapekathleen) on

"Standing Vase With Five Flowers" Sculpture

James Surls' bronze and steel sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Gymnast" Sculpture

Enrique Alferez's bronze sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Octet" Sculpture

Lin Emery's kinetic sculpture, located on Poydras Street between St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street, is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Stairway to the Stars" Sculpture

Abstract expressionist sculptor Mark di Suvero's piece is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Foci" Sculpture

Chakaia Booker's textured sculpture made of recycled tired stands tall across from the Superdome as part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

“Shayla, The Pink Bunny” Sculpture

The sculpture by Texas-based artist Jeffie Brewer is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Ourglass" Sculpture

Dean Ruck's sculpture, covered in 400 mirrors from military surplus Jeeps, is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Savoy" Sculpture

Martin Payton's painted steel sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

“Crossroads” Sculpture

Arkansas artist Greer Farris’ 10-foot-tall sculpture is part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

“Stacked V” Sculpture

Part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation, William Cannings' sculpture consists of five four-foot tall steel squares.

"Yaima and the Ball" Sculpture

The second of Carole Feuerman's very realistic looking oil painted resin sculptures. Part of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Nethership" Sculpture

Texas artist Ed Wilson's steel sculpture is part of the the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"David" Sculpture

New York artist Boaz Vaadia's stone sculpture is part of the the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Zach's Tower" Sculpture

Texas artist John Henry's painted steel sculpture is part of the the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation.

"Weft" Sculpture

Rachel David steel sculpture is part of the Helis Foundation's Sculpture New Orleans project.

Urban Sidewalk/Installation Space (US/IS)

The set of three public-facing installation spaces features a rotating display of New Orleans artist in a variety of mediums.

MILAGROS NOPL Mural

The mural on the back of the building captures the movement of the wind and the cool tones of the Mississippi.

Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill mural

A photo posted by Scott White (@w_scottwhitees) on

Henry Lipkis Mural

A photo posted by Henry Lipkis (@lipkisart) on

Banksy's "Umbrella Girl"

British graffiti artist superstar Banksy came to town in 2008 and this is one of his few remaining pieces here. It's covered in plexiglass but, sadly, still pretty defaced.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Sculpture

Sculptor Frank Hayden's abstract egg sculpture is a tribute to the civil rights hero, with passages from Dr. King's speeches inside the egg form and a bullet hole to commemorate Dr. King's assassination.

"Rise and Preserve" Mural

Artists Ivan Petrovsky and ReX collaborated on this colorful mural across from Crescent Park.

"Paving the Way" Mural

Students from YAYA worked with artists Brandon Odums, Rontherin Ratliff, Paul Wright and Ellen McComber on this mural. [Photo via YAYA]

"Peace Wall" Mural

A photo posted by Bmike Odums (@bmike2c) on

National Art & Hobby mural

A photo posted by Saxon Stiller (@saxdoozle) on