description Cloud Gate (The Bean) Overview
Cloud Gate, commonly referred to as "The Bean," is a large public sculpture created by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor. Located in the AT&T Plaza of Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois, the artwork consists of 168 stainless steel plates welded together and polished to a seamless mirror finish. Its liquid mercury-like surface reflects and distorts the city's famous skyline, as well as the sky and the people walking beneath its 12-foot arch. Unveiled in 2006, it has become one of Chicago's most recognized landmarks.
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Where is Cloud Gate (The Bean) located?
Cloud Gate is located in the AT&T Plaza of Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. It has become one of the city's most famous tourist attractions.
Who designed and created The Bean sculpture?
The massive public artwork was created by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor. It was inspired by liquid mercury and designed to distort and reflect the city's famous skyline.
What is The Bean actually made of?
Despite looking like a single floating drop of metal, the artwork consists of 168 stainless steel plates. These plates were meticulously welded together and polished to a seamless mirror finish.
When was Cloud Gate officially unveiled to the public?
The sculpture was officially completed and unveiled in 2006, though an incomplete version was shown during the grand opening of Millennium Park in 2004. It quickly became the centerpiece of the park.
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