United Buddy Bears (or Berlin Bears), painted, life-size fiberglass bear sculptures developed by German businesspeople Klaus and Eva Herlitz, in cooperation with sculptor Roman Strobl. The outstretched arms of the standing Buddy Bear symbolise friendliness and optimism. The first bears were displayed at an artistic event in Berlin in 2001. (previous | next | back to album | 2020:09:28 13:43:25 | 56% of an album)