Monument with Standing Beast, Public sculpture at James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, US
The white fiberglass sculpture rises 29 feet tall, featuring angular geometric patterns and interconnected shapes that form abstract figures and architectural elements.
French artist Jean Dubuffet created this monumental sculpture in 1984, drawing inspiration from his Hourloupe painting series of the 1960s.
The sculpture represents multiple interpretations, with viewers perceiving it as a standing animal, a tree, a portal, or an architectural structure.
Located at the intersection of Clark and Randolph Streets, the sculpture stands directly south of Chicago City Hall and southeast of Daley Center.
This white 10-ton structure is one of three monumental sculpture commissions by Dubuffet in the United States.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1984
Creator: Jean Dubuffet
GPS coordinates: 41.88475,-87.63121
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:59
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