A towering sculpture of a distressed young boy cradling a melting shark in his arms will not become a fixture in Vancouver's False Creek neighbourhood, according to the city's head of public art. The art piece, titled Boy Holding A Shark, is the work of Chinese artist Chen Wenling and is part of the Vancouver Biennale, a public art exhibition held every two years. (Vancouver Biennale)Now, according to Eric Fredericksen, Vancouver's head of public art, the city has completed an internal review and will not approve installation of the piece at the proposed site. "I think that this is a moment where the biennale and the city could keep those engaged citizens in conversation. The city said it will work with the Vancouver Biennale to find a more suitable location for the sad boy and his shark.

Source: CBC News July 10, 2021 15:00 UTC