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Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean" because of its shape, a name Kapoor later grew fond of. [1]
Its stainless-steel surface reflects the activity and lights of the park and surrounding city skyline, inviting visitors to touch and interact with its mirror-like surface and see their image reflected from a variety of perspectives.
Public access and views of the sculpture are now open to the public. Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s famous skyline and the surrounding green space.
[⁴ᴷ⁶⁰] Cloud Gate "The Bean" Sculpture At Millennium Park Walk Tour and Overview | Chicago, IL Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, that...
This iconic silver bean in Millennium Park reflects the city's energy and offers a unique interactive experience. Whether you're capturing distorted selfies or enjoying the skyline backdrop, it's a captivating symbol of Chicago's artistic charm.
17 sie 2013 · You can walk, run and pedal on the Lakefront Path that runs 18.5 miles along Lake Michigan. The imposing downtown skyline is never far away. The path goes through city parks and past 31 beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas, statues, marinas, a golf course, ball fields and more.
14 cze 2024 · After nearly a year of construction, one of Chicago’s biggest tourist attractions, Anish Kapoor‘s massive Cloud Gate sculpture (affectionately dubbed “The Bean“), is slated to reopen to ...
