Skip to main content

April 26, 2020: Family of Man, Calgary

 

The "Family of Man" is a grouping of 10 sculptures crafted in aluminum, 6.5 m (21 feet) tall.  It was created for display at the British Pavilion during Montreal's Expo 67.  After Expo 67 concluded, the sculptures were bought by Maxwell Cummings and Sons and donated to the city of Calgary.  A committee picked a spot in downtown (1st Street and 5th Ave SE) close to the Calgary Board of Education, where they have been on display since.

01 The Family of Man

02 The Family of Man

The sculptures were designed by Spanish artist Mario Armengol.  Their arrangement is different than it was in Montreal, now forming a circle of naked, raceless individuals.

03 The Family of Man04 The Family of Man
The attraction is surprisingly popular.  I've still not decided how I feel about it.

05 The Family of Man06 The Family of Man

Attachments

Images (7)
  • The Family of Man, Calgary
  • The Family of Man, Calgary
  • The Family of Man, Calgary
  • The Family of Man, Calgary
  • The Family of Man, Calgary
  • The Family of Man, Calgary
  • The Family of Man, Calgary

Twitter: @DrFumblefinger

"We do not take a trip, a trip takes us".  John Steinbeck, from Travels with Charlie

Add Comment

Comments (0)

Post
×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×