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Crown Fountain is an interactive work of public art and video sculpture featured in Chicago's Millennium Park, which is located in the Loop community area. Designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and executed by Krueck and Sexton Architects, it opened in July 2004.
Crown Fountain is a video art installation by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, featuring faces of Chicago citizens projected on LED screens. The fountain's water features operate between mid-spring and mid-fall, while the images remain on view year-round.
Designed by Jaume Plensa and built by Krueck + Sexton Architects, Crown Fountain uses numerous design elements including water, light, and glass to create a unique meeting point and reflection space. Though not originally constructed as such, the Fountain has become an interactive summer urban oasis for families and visitors who take refuge in ...
Crown Fountain is easy to find, it's located on the west side of the Millennium Park, near the corner of E Randolph and S Michigan Ave. The fountain is open during spring -- early fall months of the year: from May through October.
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Apr 23, 2014 · Crown Fountain is a public art installation in Millennium Park that uses LED screens to project the faces of Chicago residents and make them spit water. Visitors can splash in the shallow pool and enjoy the cool mist on hot days.
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A public art project that transforms a historical symbol of water into a contemporary dialogue of faces and nature. Learn about the concept, design, and collaboration behind this monumental fountain in Chicago's Millennium Park.
