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Cloud Gate, Steel sculpture in Millennium Park, Chicago, US

The 10-meter-high steel sculpture consists of 168 plates welded together to form a monumental curved shape with a mirror-like surface.

In 2004, British artist Anish Kapoor installed this sculpture as his first permanent outdoor installation in the United States, with the official opening in 2006.

The curved underside creates a concave chamber called omphalos, where visitors observe multiple reflections of themselves against the polished steel surface.

The sculpture connects to its foundation through two points at the base, with flexible connectors allowing the structure to adjust to Chicago temperature variations.

The internal framework contains two substantial rings joined by a truss system that distributes the 100-ton weight across the structure.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 2004

Creator: Anish Kapoor

Official opening: May 15, 2006

Height: 10 m

Width: 20 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: steel

Phone: +13127421168

Email: dcase@cityofchicago.org

Website: http://millenniumpark.org/artandarchitecture/cloud_gate.html

GPS coordinates: 41.88270,-87.62330

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:56

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