This sculpture is one of many similar pieces of art that can be found in our mystery town. I’ll give you a hint. It’s not located in the United States, so you may need to phone a friend.

The artist is Steinunn Thorarinsdóttir, and her work is featured throughout the world, but a lot of it stays right where she is (the city, not the room).

It’s also where they film LazyTown.

The entire country is known for its beauty and scenic nature, wildlife and travel-disrupting volcanoes.

Also, it’s not nearly as cold as you would think (not that it is balmy). Answer below!

If you guessed Reykjavik, Iceland then you know your travel-disrupting volcanoes! Congratulations.

This post is part of UpTake’s Public Art Series.

Photo: Eric Dickman via Flickr

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