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A-maze-ing Laughter
A-maze-ing Laughter is a group of 14 bronze sculpture by Yue Minjun, installed in Morton Park along the English Bay in West End, Vancouver, Canada in 2009.
The patinated bronze sculpture, composed of 14 statues each about 3 meters tall and weighing over 250 kg, portrays the artist's own image in a state of hysterical laughter. It was created as part of the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, which exhibits international contemporary works in public places.
The sculpture was donated to the City of Vancouver by Chip and Shannon Wilson through the Wilson5 Foundation on August 11, 2012.
As part of the installation, an inscription carved into cement seating states "May this sculpture inspire laughter, playfulness and joy in all who experience it."
--- wikipedia
A-maze-ing Laughter
A-maze-ing Laughter is a group of 14 bronze sculpture by Yue Minjun, installed in Morton Park along the English Bay in West End, Vancouver, Canada in 2009.
The patinated bronze sculpture, composed of 14 statues each about 3 meters tall and weighing over 250 kg, portrays the artist's own image in a state of hysterical laughter. It was created as part of the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, which exhibits international contemporary works in public places.
The sculpture was donated to the City of Vancouver by Chip and Shannon Wilson through the Wilson5 Foundation on August 11, 2012.
As part of the installation, an inscription carved into cement seating states "May this sculpture inspire laughter, playfulness and joy in all who experience it."
--- wikipedia