Flamingo, Steel sculpture in Federal Plaza, Chicago, United States.
The Flamingo sculpture reaches 53 feet in height and features a distinct vermilion color that contrasts with surrounding glass buildings in downtown Chicago.
Alexander Calder created this monumental steel stabile in 1973 as the first artwork commissioned under the federal Percent for Art program in the United States.
The sculpture represents a significant example of constructivist art, combining industrial materials with geometric forms to create an abstract representation in urban space.
Visitors can experience the sculpture by walking underneath its arching forms, which creates different perspectives against the backdrop of Federal Plaza buildings.
The sculpture received its signature color, now known as Calder Red, specifically to stand out against the black steel and glass architecture of Federal Plaza.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1973
Creator: Alexander Calder
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 41.87881,-87.62968
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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