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Affectionately 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 sits upon the AT&T Plaza, which was made possible by a gift from AT&T. Millennium Park is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is bordered by Michigan Avenue to the west, Columbus Drive to the east, Randolph Street to the north and Monroe Street to the south.
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.
Please be advised that construction on Grainger Plaza surrounding Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park will begin around August 15, 2023 and continue through the spring of 2024. During this time, public access and views of Cloud Gate will be limited.
Cloud Gate is a must-see in Chicago. 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.
DCASE Homepage > Millennium Park. Please be advised that construction on Grainger Plaza surrounding Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park will begin around August 15, 2023 and continue through the spring of 2024. During this time, public access and views of Cloud Gate will be limited.
Cloud Gate, or "The Bean" as Chicagoans fondly call it, is the giant, mirrored, bean-shaped sculpture in downtown's Millennium Park that's become as iconic to the city as Willis Tower. People take artsy selfies in front of it. Kids climb around and under its 12-foot arch.
