Cloud Gate - Wikipedia
WEBCloud 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]
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago - Choose Chicago
WEBCloud 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.
Cloud Gate “The Bean” | Millennium Park Foundation
WEBAffectionately called “The Bean,” Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate has become synonymous with the Chicago experience. Cloud Gate was created by using computer technology to cut 168 massive stainless-steel plates into precise shapes which were then pieced together like a puzzle and welded shut.
Cloud Gate: The 110-Ton “Bean” Sculpture in the Heart of Chicago
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Its mirror-like surface reflects the city's famous skyline and the clouds above. A 12-foot-high arch acts as a sort of gate and welcomes visitors into the curved chamber beneath the sculpture. Sometimes referred to as “The Bean” because of its similar shape, this sculpture was Kapoor's first permanent public outdoor work of art in the ...
Chicago Bean: A Fascinating History & Fun Facts
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Chicago Bean, officially known as Cloud Gate, is a captivating sculpture located in Millennium Park’s plaza. This iconic landmark attracts travelers from all over the world who are eager to witness its unique design and reflective surface.
Cloudgate Seen from Above | Smithsonian Photo Contest
WEBFrom the ground, Cloudgate appears like a giant Kidney Bean, thus the popular nickname. This photo, captured form above, shows a different, ore circular perspective with reflections of the city's...
City of Chicago :: Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
WEBCloud Gate is British artist Anish Kapoor's first public outdoor work installed in the United States. The 110-ton elliptical sculpture is forged of a seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates, which reflect Chicago’s famous skyline and the clouds above.
Cloud Gate: Chicago’s Iconic Bean in Millennium Park
WEBJul 8, 2017 · The 110 ton, seamless, reflective Bean sculpture in the center of AT&T Plaza in Chicago's Millennium Park, titled Cloud Gate, was designed by Anish Kapoor.
Chicago’s iconic ‘Bean’ sculpture reopens to tourists after nearly a ...
WEBJun 23, 2024 · CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s most popular tourist attractions known as “The Bean” reopened to the public Sunday after nearly a year of renovations and construction. Construction started in August...
The Chicago Traveler » Cloud Gate, a.k.a. "The Bean"
WEBMay 5, 2008 · One of the most interesting and unique attractions in Chicago is Cloud Gate, otherwise known as 'The Bean.' Sculptor Anish Kapoor created this work of art, giving visitors a unique panoramic view of Chicago's skyline reaching for the clouds above.
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