Dante's Inferno Sand Sculpture

In November 2008, New York artist Ray Villafane traveled to Jesolo, Italy to take part in their yearly sand sculpting project. Though Ray had never sculpted in sand, he took the opportunity that was offered to create his first sand sculptures. He did so exceptional, that he was invited back the following summer where he participated in bringing “Dante’s Inferno” to the beach and was given the most pivotal sculpture of the show.






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Man Builds World's Tallest Sandcastle

Ed Jarrett, Guinness World Record holder for the tallest sandcastle, has beaten his own record for the second time.

His latest incredible construction was built at Winding Trails Recreation Area in Farmington, Connecticut, USA and measured 37 ft 10 in - a full 6 ft taller than his previous record. The medieval castle’s design features a two-headed, fire-breathing dragon and Rapunzel.

Over 1.6 million pounds of sand and water were used to create the structure, while more than 1,000 volunteers were on hand to help Ed, collectively contributing over 2,000 work hours.

Ed began work on the castle on April 1, with the completed structure finished in time for official measurements a whole seven weeks later on May 20.




















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Great Roman Empire Sand Sculpture Exhibition in Russia

Estate “Kolomna” in Moscow from May 11 to October 03 is hosting an exhibition of sand sculptures, “The Great Roman Empire”, as well as works by winners of the annual world championship of sand sculptures “Masterpieces of Italian Sculpture”.



The Roman-German battle








Caesar and Cleopatra


The Capitoline Wolf
















Roman waggon race


Wine making holiday


Patheon of Gods
















The Colosseum






Rebellion led by Spartak




















Award for originality: Ferrari and the Gorgon




The sculpture ‘Dreaming about Italy was awarded the first place






Smile of Leonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa













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