Controversial Art: The Family Sculpture Story

Granville Island-Vancouver, British Columbia

A bronze sculpture titled 'The Family' depicting a standing adult couple with a child and a baby, surrounded by trees and greenery in Granville Island, Vancouver.
The Family Sculpture

A 1966 bronze sculpture by artist Jack Harmon. The sculpture sat at the entrance of the Vancouver Sun until 2022 when it was moved to Granville Island. The controversy over the “naked boy” contributed to its success as a local landmark. Some interpreted the unclothed boy as a new generation stepping forward.

Information sign about the bronze sculpture 'The Family' by artist Jack Harmon, including details about the artwork, the artist, and the Vancouver Biennale.
Vancouver Canada public art