A-maze-ing Laughter Morton Park located at the Davie Street and Denman Street nearby English Bay is the most adored sculpture of the Vancouver Biennale exhibition, entrancing crowds of visitors and inspiring playful photo poses. This artwork has quickly become an iconic cultural beacon in the city. The creator Yue Minjun illustrates his own iconic laughing image, with gaping grins and closed eyes in a state of hysterical laughter. Engagement Engagement is one of three versions that artist Dennis Oppenheim created referencing the traditional engagement rings. This version of Engagement rises nearly 30 feet and its meaning is intentionally open-ended as Oppenheim declines to interpret his work, leaving the interpretation to the viewer. Drop of Water The Drop is a steel sculpture resembling a raindrop by the group of German artists, located at Bon Voyage Plaza in the Coal Harbour neighborhood. The 65-foot tall artwork represents "the relationship and outlook towards the water that surrounds us". Underbrella in Yaletown A colorful new public art installation above the plaza at the Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line station has everyone appreciating the sunshine. Bright umbrellas are hanging above the public space, and when they catch a bit of that wonderful sunshine, it’s even more enchanted. The project is the newest piece of work from the Yaletown Business Improvement Association Totem Poles The nine totem poles at Brockton Point are BC's most visited tourist attraction. The collection started in the 1920s when the Park Board bought four totems from Vancouver Island. In the mid-1960s, the totem poles were moved to the attractive Brockton Point. The ninth and the last totem pole, carved by Robert Yelton of the Squamish Nation, was added to Brockton Point in 2009. Trans-Am Totem Trans Am Totem is a 33-foot high, 11,340-kilogram sculpture, located at Quebec Street and Milross Avenue. It is composed of five real scrap cars stacked upon an old growth cedar tree. The artist Marcus Bowcott explained that the automobile holds a unique position in our culture and Trans Am Totem artwork questions the cycle of production and consumption. East Van Cross Originally a graffiti symbol that has circulated for several decades, the East Van Cross, was created by Ken Lum as an expression of hope and defiance. You can come across this piece of artwork at the corner of Great Northern Way and Clark Drive.
What is your favourite artwork in Vancouver? Let us know on our Facebook page or post your pictures on Instagram and use the tag #mydaysinnvan.
