Flooding causes more damage in parts of Chicago and Cicero
WEBUPDATED: July 7, 2023 at 12:15 a.m. For the second time in four days, severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Chicago and suburban Cicero on Wednesday, dumping another 1 to 2 inches of...
Cloud Gate - Wikipedia
WEBCloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of Grainger Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago. Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed "The Bean" because of its shape, a name Kapoor later grew fond of. [1]
Chicago’s iconic ‘Bean’ sculpture reopens to tourists after nearly a ...
WEBJun 23, 2024 · The bean-shaped sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor is formally known as “Cloud Gate” and weighs 110 tons (99.8 metric tons).
15 Fascinating Facts About The Cloud Gate (The Bean)
WEBSep 12, 2023 · The Cloud Gate, affectionately known as “The Bean,” is one of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks. Located in Millennium Park, this stunning sculpture has become a must-see attraction for both locals and visitors from around the world.
We’ve Bean waiting for this moment: Cloud Gate ... - Chicago …
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Cloud Gate, by far Chicago’s shiniest art piece and tourist attraction, is back open to the public after almost a year behind construction fencing.
Chicago Bean History: The Inside Story behind Cloud Gate
WEBIn less than a decade, Cloud Gate, known by most simply as “the Bean,” has vaulted into one of Chicago’s top attractions. The final product, a gleaming steel mirror that bends the Chicago sky and skyline around its surface, had a long path to …
‘The Bean’ in Chicago: New timeline for reopening revealed – NBC Chicago
WEBJun 13, 2024 · The iconic Chicago attraction known as "The Bean" or Cloud Gate has been closed for months, but officials have finally revealed a timeline for when it could reopen. The polished chrome-like ...
Chicago’s iconic Bean sculpture to fully reopen to visitors: city
WEBJun 13, 2024 · Chicago's iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, better known as the Bean, is expected to fully reopen to visitors by the end of the month after almost a year of limited access, a city spokesperson...
Cloud Gate “The Bean” | Millennium Park Foundation
WEBAffectionately 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.
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago - Choose Chicago
WEBThe Bean is a work of public art in the heart of Chicago. The sculpture, which is officially titled Cloud Gate, is one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations. The monumental work was unveiled in 2004 and quickly became of …
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