The Rebel Bear
The Rebel Bear A Wish for Freedom
- Originally painted in Glasgow city centre in 2021
The Rebel Bear A Wish for Freedom was originally painted in Glasgow city centre in 2021, during the deep stillness of the UK’s COVID lockdown. The mural features a young girl blowing on a dandelion, its seeds transforming into a bird mid-flight – a striking image of imagination turning into liberation.
The Rebel Bear later added a soft watercolour background to the canvas version, enhancing the piece’s dream-like tone. Now repainted at full scale for the BOXXS Linlithgow exhibition, this work captures the longing for freedom, for escape, and for brighter skies ahead.
The Rebel Bear A Wish for Freedom steet art piece will be on display as part of the BOXXS Linlithgow exhibition, taking place for one day only on 6 July 2025 at BOXXS in Mill Road Industrial Estate. Visitors can experience this powerful artwork up close, alongside other iconic pieces by The Rebel Bear, displayed at large scale across BOXXS containers.
Read more about the exhibition.
Visit the Exhibition
- Sunday 6th July 2025
- 11:00am 4:00pm
- BOXXS, Mill Road Industrial Estate, Linlithgow, EH49 7SF
What to Expect
- Live mural installations by The Rebel Bear
- Free ice cream for the first 500 visitors
- Family-friendly and ticket-free - just turn up
- Image gallery on-site and online
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is The Rebel Bear?
The Rebel Bear is an anonymous Scottish street artist known for tackling themes like love, politics, identity, and social justice through powerful public murals. His work appears in Glasgow, Paris, New York, and now Linlithgow.
Do I need a ticket to attend?
No tickets are required. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Just turn up and enjoy the art.
Is the exhibition family-friendly?
Yes! This is a family-friendly event suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.
Is there parking available at the venue?
Limited parking is available at Mill Road Industrial Estate. We advise arriving early or using public transport where possible.
Can I take photos or videos?
Absolutely! Feel free to take photos and videos during the event. We’d love to see your favourite moments – share them online and tag the.rebel.bear on instagram and boxxs.co.uk in your captions or posts!
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