Planted proudly on the manicured lawns of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the World’s Largest Shuttlecock sculptures are an absolute icon of the city. Designed by eccentric artistic duo Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, these four massive, 18-foot-tall badminton birdies look as if they were casually tossed from the sky by mythical titans.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a roadside-attraction hunter, or just someone looking for a spectacularly quirky photo op, wandering through this oversized “court” is an absolute must-do. It’s playful, it’s monumental, and it proves that Kansas City definitely knows how to serve up great public art!

Name: World’s Largest Shuttlecock

Lat, Long: 39.0454824,-94.5810663

Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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