#198 – The Grotesque 10

In a follow-up to our episode on Gargoyles, photographer and author Mathew M. Duman has produced a new book visiting ten American campuses with gothic architectural and artistic features to document them for your edification and delight. Check out his book, The Grotesque 10 at his website.

The old Detroit Free Press building I mentioned is undergoing renovation (along with lots of Detroit buildings) and will become a mixed-use property, perhaps re-opening in 2020. Several of the exterior sculptures are visible in this Flickr series.

During our interview, we talked about the term for the sculptures on a church bench. Some of these are called Bench Ends, and others are called Poppy Heads. I thought I should include that detail here.

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Some samples from The Grotesque 10: