Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its Icons Wall, a new art installation located post-security that showcases prominent talents from the West Midlands region.
The wall features Ozzy Osbourne, UB40, Benjamin Zephaniah, Jasper Carrott, Steven Knight, Glynn Purnell, Hannah Hampton, Ellie Symonds, and the Peaky Blinders. These icons were selected for their West Midlands birthplace, celebrating their legacy in sports, arts, and culture.
Al Titterington, terminal operations director at BHX, stated: When planning the Icons Wall, we wanted to give a sense of place but also a local feel that our passengers can resonate with. This specially selected group of icons represent the diverse sport, arts and culture heritage across the region.
He added: Ozzy Osbourne is one of the first to be seen as part of the artwork, followed by the remaining icons, interspersed by familiar sights of the Birmingham skyline including the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and the Library of Birmingham. BHX is proud to be part of the heritage of the West Midlands as well, as a critical piece of national infrastructure and a key transport Gateway, however we know that the best bit of the West Midlands is its people and today showcases some of our region’s best.
UB40 commented: It’s fantastic to be featured on the airports new wall which celebrates faces from Birmingham. It’s important that the city starts to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and the diversity of our city. So, thank you to Birmingham Airport for leading the way, keep right on!
The project has full endorsement from all represented individuals and estates, marking a collaborative effort with BHX.