IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Museum to display mind-blowingly 'Awkward Family Photos'

If, to paraphrase the painter Lucian Freud, it’s the task of the artist to make people uncomfortable, then the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica is seriously onto something. The “Awkward Family Photo Exhibition,” on display from March 27 to July 27, features images from the popular “Awkward Family Photos” website and book series of cringe-worthy — yet totally hilarious — po
Pile of Denim
Pile of DenimAwkwardFamilyPhotos.com
Pile of Denim
The California Heritage Museum is getting ready to launch an exhibition of “Awkward Family Photos.” It includes this this gem: “Pile of Denim.”Today

If, to paraphrase the painter Lucian Freud, it’s the task of the artist to make people uncomfortable, then the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica is seriously onto something. 

The “Awkward Family Photo Exhibition,” on display from March 27 to July 27, features images from the popular “Awkward Family Photos” website and book series of cringe-worthy — yet totally hilarious — portraits, vacation snaps, wedding pics, pet shots and more. It’s a celebration of poor wardrobe and hairstyle choices, inappropriate poses among siblings and backgrounds, and props that defy logic.

Just My Lick
Just My LickToday

Slideshow: Awkward prom photos

The exhibition will showcase 10 themes: the family portrait; siblings; vacation; the kids; the holidays; weddings; dad; mom; the grandparents; birthdays, and the family pet. 

“It invites you to celebrate those less than picture-perfect moments,” the museum declares on its website.

Wind Beneath My Wings
Wind Beneath My WingsToday

Slideshow: Awkward family vacation photos

Visitors also can get in on the awkwardness. On Sundays during the show’s run, the museum will offer $20 photo sessions, complete with awkward props and backdrops. (Participants get to keep a print, and the museum gets to keep a copy to add to the exhibition.)  

Punks in Space
Punks in SpaceToday

Slideshow: Awkward sports photos

Paying to look ungainly? It doesn’t get much more awkward (or, let’s face it, awesome) than that. 

In Cold Blood
In Cold BloodToday
Groom Tube
Groom TubeToday
Head of the Family
Head of the FamilyToday
Diaper Ninja
Diaper NinjaToday

Lesley Kennedy writes for ShopAtHome.com. Follow ShopAtHome on Instagram and Lesley on Google +.