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Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian -born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture and AT&T Plaza are located on top of Park Grill, between the Chase Promenade and McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink.
- 2006
- Stainless steel sculpture
Without soliciting specific ideas for the spaces in Millennium Park, the committee narrowed its list to just two artists: British artist Anish Kapoor and U.S. artist Jeff Koons.
The Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean,” is a stunning sculpture located in Millennium Park, Chicago. Designed by artist Anish Kapoor, it has become one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
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Oct 1, 2021 · Inspired by liquid mercury, Cloud Gate is a 110-ton elliptical sculpture of highly polished stainless steel plates. Designed by internationally acclaimed Indian-born British artist, Anish Kapoor , Cloud Gate is a huge tourist attraction in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Apr 5, 2024 · Created by the eminent British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor, this celebrated sculpture is instantly linked to the city’s skyline, attracting visitors from all over the world. Let’s begin a voyage of exploration of Cloud Gate to discover the mystery and magic behind it.
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- 2004-2006
- Anish Kapoor
- Contemporary sculpture
Aug 29, 2018 · Anish Kapoor made “Cloud Gate”, a giant bean-shaped mirror in Chicago. Visitors play with the light in the city and its surroundings, where our future lays.
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.