Ozzy Osbourne’s final act: How to see rock icon’s art in Miami
You likely remember him for such rock anthems as “Iron Man,” eating a bat live on stage, or perhaps his iconic early 2000s MTV reality show, but Ozzy Osbourne had other talents.
In his final weeks, the heavy metal god, who died at the age of 76 in July after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, tapped into a different side of his creativity.
The former Black Sabbath frontman created a collection of pieces, not with humans, but with chimpanzees. Osbourne teamed up with Fort Pierce, Fla.-based nonprofit Save The Chimps on five pieces to show at Miami Art Week.
The sanctuary, which houses rescues from research laboratories, the pet trade, and entertainment industry, has been known among A-listers for a while. In 2022, pop star Pink spent $5,000 for an acrylic-on-canvas created by two residents during the “@rt by Chimps” exhibit at the New World Symphony Center in Miami Beach.
As for Osbourne’s abstract works, they’ll be unveiled to the public for the first time at the 15th annual Spectrum Miami art fair at Mana Wynwood Convention Center. The show premieres Wednesday, on what would have been his 77th birthday, and runs through Sunday.
The so-called Prince of Darkness, who told the organization that painting gave him “peace of mind,” was responsible for the basecoats; the talented apes added their own flair with the brushstrokes.
The signed 20-by-20 inch pieces are definitely a keepsake for any Ozzy fan. Each one is named after one of the Brit’s songs and/or albums including “Paranoid,” “Blizzard of Ozz,” “Electric Funeral,” “Tattooed Dancer” and “Technical Ecstasy.”
Can’t make it to Miami? His widow Sharon Osbourne helped out to produce merch like T-shirts, reproduced prints and scarves with the five designs on the sanctuary’s website. Prices start at $35.
“Chimps are our closest relatives in the animal world,” said the “America’s Got Talent” judge. “I’m proud of Ozzy for summoning the energy to support them during his last months, despite his health challenges.”
OZZY’S SAVE THE CHIMPS EXHIBIT
Where: Spectrum Miami art fair, Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 2217 NW 5th Ave., Miami.
When: Wednesday-Sunday
Info: redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami
This story was originally published December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM.
