Photos: Bears, Birmingham, Bulls!
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meridian_roseI don't really enjoy going into Birmingham city centre these days but we wanted to do the Bear Hunt. This previously ran as a larger event -in 2017 - The Big Sleuth ; I think I must have been mostly on Tumblr at the time because I remember I posted a pic there of a Shakespeare themed bear but no photos here that I can find.
There was also The Big Hoot owl themed trail in 2015, with a penguin parade in 2022.
Below are some collages. The first has photos of the bears. The second is other artwork I photographed during the day out. The third focuses on Ozzy the Bull because he was my favourite thing about the day.
1. Bear Hunt
The We're Going on a Bear Hunt featured 10 bears which, as always, are auctioned off after the event to raise money for charity. Inspired by the much loved children's book the colourful bears were located at a number of locations across the city.
2. Artwork including
The Birmingham Figure statue
Peaky Blinders - Castle Fine Art explains that Jon Jone's 50 metre installation is also a charitable one: In support of Birmingham Children's Hospital, Castle Fine Art will donate £1 for every image thatcastlegalleries is tagged in on social media with the hashtag #Brum4BCH.
The ceiling of the Picadilly Arcade
The sculpture nicknamed The Floozi in the Jacuzzi but properly titled The River
Art seen at the Mailbox and Grand Central (featuring iconic images such as well known eatery Mr Egg)
The Bullring Bull, a bull being much associated with Birmingham; sometimes he's dressed up for special occasions!
Gordon the Gnome and the Cadbury anniversary bull in Selfridges
3. Ozzy the bull
Constructed for the 2022 Commonwealth games and located in Centenary Square, Ozzy was due to be demolished after the games. Public outcry saw him saved, with amendments made so he was safe to be inside (no smoke) and with more animation of his face, and given a new home at Birmingham New Street Station next to the Grand Central shopping area. A public poll chose his name, honouring Black Sabbath frontman and local lad Ozzy Osbourne. Every 15 minutes beginning on the hour, Ozzy.comes to life, moving his head from side to side, blinking, and roaring.
His tail, less visible here, also moves, and is an anchor, the anchor being the hallmark for Birmingham which is known for its Jewellery Quarter
This Youtube video shows Ozzy's background and installation in New Street. This video shows him in action though the roar is subdued, it's better in person!
There was also The Big Hoot owl themed trail in 2015, with a penguin parade in 2022.
Below are some collages. The first has photos of the bears. The second is other artwork I photographed during the day out. The third focuses on Ozzy the Bull because he was my favourite thing about the day.
1. Bear Hunt
The We're Going on a Bear Hunt featured 10 bears which, as always, are auctioned off after the event to raise money for charity. Inspired by the much loved children's book the colourful bears were located at a number of locations across the city.
2. Artwork including
The Birmingham Figure statue
Peaky Blinders - Castle Fine Art explains that Jon Jone's 50 metre installation is also a charitable one: In support of Birmingham Children's Hospital, Castle Fine Art will donate £1 for every image that
castlegalleries is tagged in on social media with the hashtag #Brum4BCH.The ceiling of the Picadilly Arcade
The sculpture nicknamed The Floozi in the Jacuzzi but properly titled The River
Art seen at the Mailbox and Grand Central (featuring iconic images such as well known eatery Mr Egg)
The Bullring Bull, a bull being much associated with Birmingham; sometimes he's dressed up for special occasions!
Gordon the Gnome and the Cadbury anniversary bull in Selfridges
3. Ozzy the bull
Constructed for the 2022 Commonwealth games and located in Centenary Square, Ozzy was due to be demolished after the games. Public outcry saw him saved, with amendments made so he was safe to be inside (no smoke) and with more animation of his face, and given a new home at Birmingham New Street Station next to the Grand Central shopping area. A public poll chose his name, honouring Black Sabbath frontman and local lad Ozzy Osbourne. Every 15 minutes beginning on the hour, Ozzy.comes to life, moving his head from side to side, blinking, and roaring.
His tail, less visible here, also moves, and is an anchor, the anchor being the hallmark for Birmingham which is known for its Jewellery Quarter
This Youtube video shows Ozzy's background and installation in New Street. This video shows him in action though the roar is subdued, it's better in person!
