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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