"The Bean" (Cloud Gate)

"The Bean," officially called Cloud Gate, is a large, reflective sculpture in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Designed by artist Anish Kapoor, it measures about 66 feet long, 33 feet high, and weighs 110 tons. Its smooth, polished steel surface mirrors the city skyline, visitors, and sky, creating dynamic visual effects. Its shape resembles a gigantic, kidney-shaped bean, inviting people to walk around and underneath it, engaging with its interactive reflections. The sculpture is both a modern art piece and a popular landmark, symbolizing the city’s creativity and openness.