Cloud Gate

Cloud gate is a colossal sculpture designed by Indian born British artist, Anish Kapoor. This sculpture is free to the public; it’s the centerpiece of the AT&T plaza in Millennium Park. 

The park is just east of the art institute of Chicago. This sculpture is nicknamed “the bean” do to the bean like resemblance of a giant bean. Its made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, making it one giant mirror. It is 33 by 66 by 42 feet and weights in about 110 short tons.