Bear

Brian Cooley

This 11’ tall Bear has watched over campus since 2012.

About this work

The 1600 lb, 11’ tall Bear was a gift to the University of Calgary, from benefactors Don and Ruth Taylor, and was installed to watch over campus in 2012.

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Title
Bear
Type
Sculpture
Materials
Bronze
Date
2005(Unveiling)2012(Acquisition)
Creator
Brian Cooley(Artist)
Interest holder
University of Calgary(Owner)

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Taylor Family Digital Library

410 University Court NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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Bear

Brian Cooley

This 11’ tall Bear has watched over campus since 2012.

About this work

The 1600 lb, 11’ tall Bear was a gift to the University of Calgary, from benefactors Don and Ruth Taylor, and was installed to watch over campus in 2012.

Details

Title
Bear
Type
Sculpture
Materials
Bronze
Date
2005(Unveiling)2012(Acquisition)
Creator
Brian Cooley(Artist)
Interest holder
University of Calgary(Owner)

Location & access

Taylor Family Digital Library

410 University Court NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

Publicly accessible
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