Some sculptures around Belfast
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Belfast has a history rich in sculptures, with many modern art sculptures scattered around the city. These include the Big Fish, The Beacon of Hope and the Spirit of Belfast. These sculptures add character to the city streets and are beautiful.
The first sculpture I will blog about is the "Rise" sculpture. The Rise sculpture is a beautiful lit-up sphere located at the entrance to the city, and you can see it when you are driving into Belfast from the M1. The Rise sculpture, colloquially referred to sometimes as "The Balls on the Falls", is a symbol of strength and resilience. The sculpture stands tall in the city and can be often found on people's Instagram stories when they visit Belfast. I think the "Rise" is beautiful and resembles the sun as it brightens the city at night.
The "Big Fish" sculpture is located in Donegall Quay and is a 10-metre-long fish. This Big Fish is an iconic feature of the public art sculptures that are in Belfast City Centre. One amazing thing about the Big Fish sculpture is that each mosaic tile in the fish tells a story about the city and is represented when you look closely at the fish's scales. The Big Fish also represents the folklore story of the 'Salmon of Knowledge". It's really interesting how a modern art sculpture can represent a story from ancient folklore.
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