Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s famous skyline and the surrounding green space.

Cloud 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]

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 …

Mar 1, 2024 · Spring officially starts on March 19, but there has not been word about Millennium Park's flagship attraction opening back up. Cloud Gate, otherwise known as “The Bean,” began closures in the...

Jun 23, 2024 · “The Bean” is back! The construction to the area surrounding the iconic sculpture is now complete, just in time for Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary season. Cloud Gate, better known as “The Bean”, has been a Chicago landmark since it was first unveiled in 2006.

The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the iconic Cloud Gate statue (aka “The Bean”), interactive fountains, tranquil gardens, free events, public art, skating rinks, rock climbing, and plenty of green space. Come explore everything Chicago’s Millennium Park …

Nov 23, 2024 · The public artwork – also known as “the Bean” – has become a must-see attraction and an important element of Chicago’s cultural history. The sculpture, by British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, was unveiled at the opening of Millennium Park in 2004.

Jul 25, 2023 · Chicago Bean, officially known as Cloud Gate, is a captivating sculpture located in Millennium Park’s plaza. This iconic landmark attracts travelers from all over the world who are eager to witness its unique design and reflective surface.

Jun 23, 2024 · CHICAGO — “The Bean” is open once again. After nearly a year of work on renovations to Grainger Plaza in Chicago’s Millennium Park, one of the biggest tourist attractions in both the city and...

Jun 24, 2024 · Just last week, officials revealed that "The Bean"—Anish Kapoor's iconic chrome-like sculpture in Millennium Park—would reopen to the public before the end of the month. We are delighted to...