The Family Of Man
The Family Of Man
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,897 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Located east of 1st St Se and north of 6th Ave SE, the structure is more than a handful of naked bronze men and women. It left me cold, the height of the work its only striking feature. You might disagree, art being in the eye of the beholder.
Written June 7, 2023
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Daniel W
Suwanee, GA1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Couples
Nature Odyssey - while the city of Calgary beautiful, we decided to explore the surrounding parks and rivers. The grizzlies of Kananaski where magnificent and dangerous. Bow river fishing on west side of Calgary through cowboy movie sets. Luxury of Fairmont Banff Springs, emerald blue lakes of Banff National Park and Yoho National park are breathtaking and great photography. Ice Field Parkway to visit the Columbia Ice Field and surrounding Glaciers were a one of a kind experience. Top it all off in Jasper with Wildlife and nature tours.
Written August 2, 2023
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Jovi A
Calgary, Canada81 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
The Family of Man statue is located at the Calgary Board of Education building in downtown Calgary. I have always seen these statues while passing by the overhead bridge and had decided to go there once. Today was the day, we were walking down China Town while we came across these statues when we exited from there. These statues are super huge may be some feet tall, made of steel I guess all standing in different positions. There are men, women and children all playing together which is indeed a very pleasant sight to the eyes. These statues were presented by Maxwell Cummings and Sons in 1968 to the city of Calgary.
Written November 12, 2011
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mainemountainbear
Texas Gulf Coast, TX1,157 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
The nine attenuated, stainless steel male and female figures of varied ages, each being about 7 m tall, stand loosely in a circle and resemble nothing else so much as Giacometti’s surrealistic sculptural forms from about the same era. These nine are also known as the Family of Man and they stand on the grounds outside the Calgary Board of Education. A plaque identifies them. They’re all interacting with each other. They’re all naked. They seem playful and happy. Visitors can walk and pose among them — almost anywhere and at will. You can do so, too!
Written May 21, 2013
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tg1nelson
Calgary, Canada3 contributions
Mar 2013
These statues are very unique and if my memory serves me correct, they are originally from EXPO 67, in Montreal. I once made the front page of the Calgary Herald, exposing myself to these statues. Actually, I was wearing shorts under my trench coat, but it looked neat from behind, me exposing myself..... to naked statues!!
Written March 12, 2013
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Professional-Pilgrim
Quebec, Canada1,345 contributions
Jul 2019
An impressive group statue, easily accessible on foot. In a car, not so easy because of parking, but you can eyeball it as you drive by. The overall effect is a cluster of Giacometti (elongated) statues of people.
Written March 4, 2020
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rich s
London, UK269 contributions
Sept 2019
Originally displayed at expo in Montreal the family of man is an iconic sculpture well worth a visit.
Written October 16, 2019
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wombat44
Fort Collins, CO83 contributions
Sept 2017
These tall statues are quite an interesting piece of art. They are in groups to represent cooperation I was told.
Downtown Calgary has some very cool art, explore and enjoy!
Downtown Calgary has some very cool art, explore and enjoy!
Written October 12, 2017
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chipth_101
Calgary, Canada28 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
And they say Calgary is very old fashion in their thinking....Not So. Enjoyed walking around the different statues as each position gave you a different shape to look at.
Written July 10, 2013
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Edarous
Calgary, Canada4 contributions
Jul 2020
The Family Of Man is a good spot to visit while downtown Calgary and it's close to many other nice attractions that can be easily found on Tripadvisor.
Written July 21, 2020
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