I See What You Mean by EJD64

Photography • Objects • posted on Aug 10, 2012

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Description

Convention Centers are supposed to be bland, sterile corporate spaces. But the Colorado Convention Center bucks that trend in a variety of ways. Case in point: “I See What You Mean,” AKA the giant blue bear sculpture peeking into the center’s lobby. The 40-foot high bear, which injects a welcome sense of fun and playfulness into the convention center experience, is the creation of local artist Lawrence Argent. It was installed just a few years ago in 2005, but has quickly become a bona fide Mile High icon – and a can’t-miss photo op for tourists and locals alike. VISIT DENVER spoke with Argent about the role of public art, blue bears and more.

Comments (9)

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ranman38

9:14AM | Fri, 10 August 2012

Denver has a lot to offer, the Blue Bear is just a "small" part. lol Nice photo, hope you had a good time in the Mile High City.

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jayfar

10:20AM | Fri, 10 August 2012

I have seen this bear but was passing in a bus! Super shot Ed. I think it was near Maine Street!

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auntietk

11:00AM | Fri, 10 August 2012

What a great idea! I love it that the scuplture is interacting with the building and the people both inside and outside. SUCH a fun, creative addition to the city! Your image captures all of that. Outstanding!

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