Family Of Man Calgary

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Within Calgary, there may be no greater embodiment of place making than Mario Armengol’s piece titled The Family of Man. The setup of tall, lanky individuals has become an intrinsic part of the Calgary’s urban setting; it looks just as natural as any tree or park within the downtown core. The piece helps embody the spirit of global harmony and cooperation, in essence the spirit of mankind. It acts as a source of enlightenment, and a global goal for all human beings to function harmoniously and peacefully. A key part of enlightenment is knowledge. Purchased and donated to the City of Calgary by a real estate developer, the piece founds its’ home outside the Calgary Board of Education building. The envelopment into the culture of the city is so strong that the art has fused with the Calgary Board of Education, as the statues now makes up an integral part of the Boards’ logo. …show more content…

By allowing the public to interact with art in more ways than just visually, a greater connection is forged. Jaume Plensa’s piece, Wonderland, in front of the Bow, is a piece that has enchanted passersby since it was erected in 2010. Equipped with two large doorways that allow people to interact with the piece and to adventure through Wonderland. Thereby, giving the viewer a unique outlook from within the installation. In addition, its largeness also helps to engross daily commuters, and it is hard to miss. While the architecture of the building is also stunning, the artwork really has created an environment that encourages adventure and a sense of wonder, just like its name

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