Birmingham Big Art Project

From ancient Egypt to sundials of sunshine, the quest to master time's flow has a rich history. ☀️⏳ But remember, even the sun needs a clear sky to guide us. 🌥️ #TimekeepingTales

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CLOCKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD | Counting the moments of history in the heart of Ottawa 🇨🇦⏰ The Peace Tower Clock, a Canadian landmark, has been telling time since 1927. Part of the Parliament Buildings, it stands tall as a symbol of peace and unity. 🕊️ #PeaceTowerClock

⏰ Time is where science and art unite! 🌟 Embrace the fascinating world of horology, where precision and creativity come together. ⚙️🎨 #HorologyUnveiled #Timekeepers

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CLOCKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD | London's iconic Big Ben – where time and history meet! 🕰🇬🇧 This monumental clock tower, officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, has been keeping time since 1859.⏱️✨ #BigBen #LondonHistory

Station Clock is a large-scale aural clock, encompassing twelve digits which represent the twelve tones of the chromatic musical scale. The sounds of Station Clock will be made of up to 1,092 voices from Birmingham’s diverse population, using different vocal combinations.

🚀 Warp speed, cosmic truths! Einstein's theory in action. When you're chasing stars, time dances to a different tune. 🌟

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CLOCKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD | Celebrating centuries of cosmic beauty! Prague's Astronomical Clock - a medieval marvel that's still ticking today. Built in 1410, this stunning timepiece not only shows the time but also tracks the positions of the sun, moon, and zodiac signs.

Great to see @ikongallery announcing their upcoming Mali Morris show in style 💜

Have you heard of flower clocks? Fabulous article in @Countrylifemag countrylife.co.uk/nature/curious…

When opera cant get enough of clocks ⏰nytimes.com/2023/08/09/fas…

The 236 Perry Barr Scouts joined us for their voice recordings back in 2019 - how can it be so long ago🤯.

Who's looking forward to @BhamFestival23🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Starting tonight #Brum is showcasing 10 days of FREE live music, performances and activities to mark the anniversary of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. birminghamfestival23.co.uk #Birmingham

@BirminghamWeAre What a fantastic performance space in #Brum. All the best things come in circles😉

Fantastic amphitheatre being created at Birmingham Settlement's great community space at Edgbaston Reservoir. For more about the wonderful plans for this space, go to this brilliant #PrideofPlace conversation with CEO Martin Holcombe at: youtube.com/watch?v=_GJdFo… #BirminghamGems

Looks like a great space

It's time for #Wimbledon again! #didyouknow that tennis scores are based on the clock face? It is believed that tennis scores were shown on two clock faces. As each person scored, the clock face was moved to 15 minutes then 30, 45 and finally on to 60 for a win. #clock #time

Up to seven times more precise than today’s atomic clocks - would love to know where you think these would be useful🤔💡 standard.co.uk/tech/what-is-n…

Sharing some love for fellow station clocks around the world @GrandCentralNYC 🕰️