Tallinn Trip – Bovine Sculpture

This magnificent metal beast, gracing the streets of Tallinn with its imposing presence, is all about raw power. He’s like the Gordon (a mutual friend who didn’t come on this trip) of the animal kingdom, sculpted entirely out of bicycle chains or something similar. I’m not sure what the locals think, but who needs a Lamborghini when you can have this bad boy parked outside your office?

But perhaps the most exciting aspect of this sculpture is its placement in the heart of Tallinn. Amidst the cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, this metallic bull stands as a symbol of… well, I’m not quite sure what. Financial markets? Industrial strength? The Estonian dairy industry? Probably more likely that it is linked to the nearby art museum, but I like the whimsical addition to the area. I like it, even though I don’t know who sculpted it, nor indeed anything more about it but it shows there’s more to Tallinn than medieval spires and cobblestones.