A-maze-ing Laughter is an iconic public art installation in Vancouver’s West End, set just steps from English Bay at Morton Park. Created by Chinese artist Yue Minjun, the work features fourteen larger-than-life bronze figures each roughly three metres tall captured in a moment of exaggerated, joyful laughter. The repeating expressions and playful scale invite visitors to walk among the sculptures, interact with them, and experience the piece from multiple angles.

Originally part of the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, the installation has since become a beloved landmark, known for its lighthearted energy and its ability to draw people together. An inscription at the site captures its spirit well: “May this sculpture inspire laughter, playfulness and joy in all who experience it.”

Now a permanent fixture gifted to the city, A-maze-ing Laughter remains one of Vancouver’s most photographed public artworks an open-air reminder of how art can transform everyday spaces into moments of delight.