{
  "id": 19222246,
  "title": "Drunken Lampposts in Halifax, Nova Scotia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/drunken-lampposts-in-halifax-nova-scotia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Atlas Obscura",
    "slug": "atlas-obscura",
    "url": "https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/drunken-lampposts-halifax"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Along the Halifax waterfront in Nova Scotia, an unusual sight has emerged - a group of lampposts nicknamed the \"Drunken Lampposts.\" These peculiar public art installations are the brainchild of NSCAD University alumni Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg. The sculptures, officially titled \"Fountain: and Get Drunk, Fall Down,\" add a humorous touch to the city's lively nightlife.\n\nIn \"Fountain,\" a lamppost leans precariously over the edge of the pier, seemingly relieving itself by spraying a stream of water into Halifax Harbour, as if it had a long night of drinking. Nearby, \"Get Drunk, Fall Down\" showcases another lamppost sprawled across the pier, as if it had indulged in one too many drinks, while its upright companion looks on with apparent concern. Together, these sculptures provide a playful and mischievous portrayal of Halifax's nightlife, turning ordinary street furniture into an amusing scene that visitors may recognize from a night out.",
  "summary": "Along the Halifax Waterfront in Nova Scotia, a group of lampposts appears to have had a little too much to drink. Commonly known as the \"Drunken Lampposts,\" these unusual public art installations bring a humorous twist to the city's lively nightlife. Created by NSCAD University alumni Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg, the installations are officially titled \"Fountain: and :Get Drunk, Fall…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}