Millennium Park: Cloud Gate

This 110-ton steel sculpture that has been dubbed by residents as “The Bean”. You can find this $23 million sculpture at the Millennium Park, in Chicago. It was sculptured by the world-renowned artist Anish Kapoor. The Cloud Gate, installed at the AT&T Plaza, is a highly-polished reflective steel sculpture.

“The curved, mirror-like surface of the sculpture provides striking reflections of visitors, the city, and the sky; since its installation, it has probably become the most popular sculpture in the city.”

It is made of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates, and stands at 33 feet high, 66 feet long, and 42 feet wide, weighing 110 tons. If you see it from a distance, it looks like a huge drop of liquid mercury. I really like it, the bean is such a cool thing to see in person.

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This entry was written by KiwiPulse, posted on Sunday, August 26th, 2007 at 5:55 pm and is filed under Arts. You can bookmark this blog and read the posts later through the RSS Feed.

9 Comments for Millennium Park: Cloud Gate

Dorothy Stahlnecker

2007-08-26 20:02:25

This is wonderful…I’m heading for Chicago in a few weeks, I’ll make sure I stop by.

What a unique piece of art..thank you for sharing

Dorothy from grammology

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2007-08-27 07:38:07

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Diane

2007-08-27 13:54:46

I love Anish Kapoor’s work. Stunning.

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Mom Knows Everything

2007-08-27 14:50:36

In the night time picture it looks like a giant snow globe.

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Tomas

2007-08-28 06:08:59

This is stunning. Thank you for the awe inspiring views.
While looking through the window, I was convinced I see all the world in my yard, but you have opened the new horizons to me.

I want to exchange links with you. My “Captain’s bridge” eagerly looks forward to your feedback. Just click on the link.
Thank you once more.

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Jay

2007-08-29 05:06:13

Wheeeew… Awesome! How did you do this? You really have the skills…

Thank you anf take care!

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confessing7girll

2007-08-29 16:51:40

that is soo beautiful!!makes u see the world in a whole different beautiful perspective! love it

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