Cloud Column, Contemporary sculpture at Glassell School of Art, Houston, United States
The Cloud Column rises 30 feet high as a stainless steel structure with a concave front surface that mirrors its surroundings at the Brown Foundation Plaza.
The sculpture took eight years to complete after its conception in 1998, with artist Anish Kapoor overseeing its creation in England before its 2018 installation.
The reflective surface of Cloud Column creates a visual dialogue between art and architecture while serving as a central gathering point for students and visitors.
The sculpture remains accessible throughout the year on the plaza grounds, allowing visitors to observe how light and weather conditions alter its mirrored surface.
A specialized 650-ton crane lifted the 21,000-pound sculpture into position during its installation, while the steel required six hours of manual buffing.
Location: Texas
Inception: 2006
Creator: Anish Kapoor
Made from material: stainless steel
GPS coordinates: 29.72720,-95.39070
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:24
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