Public art is a loose term we use to describe any art project — in any media — that has been designed and crafted for the public domain. Often located outside and always accessible to all, public art can take any shape or form, from a reflective bean to a giant rubber duck, because it’s not the work that defines it, it’s the mission to bring art and design to the masses that does. Here on HuffPost Arts & Culture, we strive to follow in the footsteps of the artists who produce stunning pieces of public works, taking inspiration from individuals who believe in the democratization of art. We love nothing more than to bring the unseen corners of the art world, whether they’re located in galleries, on the internet, or on the streets to hungry readers who may or may not already be wooed by the beauty of creativity. We hope to constantly question and challenge the boundaries of what is art, showcasing not just the banner exhibitions we love or the auctions that amaze us, but the efforts of countless emerging and outsider artists who truly believe in the power and value of art and art education. A. Mike Kelley’s “Mobile Homestead” (2005) Kelley’s homestead is a full size reproduction of the Michigan home Kelley grew up in. The front of the house is designed like a mobile home, able to drive around Detroit completing acts of public service. The back end, permanently located at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit, serves as a space open for social services including haircuts, barbecues, or locales where homeless people can pick up their mail. The portable aspect of the project will travel to Los Angeles this summer as part of MOCA’s Mike Kelley retrospective. B. Anish Kapoor’s “Cloud Gate” (2006) Kapoor’s iconic “Cloud Gate“ takes the form of an 100-ton stainless steal bean, located in the center of Chicago’s Millennium Park. The massive stainless steel sculpture, supposedly inspired by liquid mercury, reflects a warped alternative of the Chicago cityscape in its seamless refection. If you haven’t seen the colossal alien form for yourself, you’re probably familiar with the idea thanks to the onslaught of selfies that undoubtably follow a visit to the classy funhouse mirror. C. Florentijn Hofman’s Giant Rubber Duck (2007) Just how big is the biggest rubber duck in the world? In case you’re curious, it’s 85 feet tall and weighs in at 1,300 pounds. The supersized waterbird is one of a series made by Hofman, all identically designed yet differently sized. The birds have been making international appearances everywhere from Hong Kong to São Paulo to Pittsburgh, winning the hearts of many in the process. “The Rubber Duck knows no frontiers,“ the Dutch artist said of the creation. “It doesn’t discriminate... and doesn’t have a political connotation.” D. Candy Chang’s “Before I Die” Mural (2011) When artist Chang was grappling with the loss of a loved one, she turned to art for comfort. The Taiwanese American artist wrote the words “Before I die I want to _____” on an abandoned building in her neighborhood, allowing passersby to express their thoughts and dreams anonymously. Today over 450 “Before I Die” walls live in over 60 countries, written in over 30 languages. The stunning mutual bucket list serves as a reminder of what’s really important in life. E. Yarn-Bombed Andy Warhol Bridge (2013) In 2013, Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Bridge was transformed into the United States’ biggest - and probably most colorful - example of yarnbombing. The jaw-dropping endeavor, imagined by a group of craft enthusiasts who call themselves “Knit the Bridge,” involved over 580 beautifully knitted (and sometimes crocheted) blankets that were sewn together and draped over various parts of the massive bridge. The yarn-splosion spruced up the otherwise dull yellow structure, proving that a little public art can go a long way in terms of civic design.