Chicago Picasso, Steel sculpture in Daley Plaza, Chicago, USA
The untitled Cor-Ten steel sculpture rises 50 feet tall and weighs 162 tons, featuring abstract angular forms and geometric shapes at its central location.
The architects of Richard J. Daley Center commissioned Pablo Picasso to create this monumental artwork in 1963, and he completed it as a gift to Chicago in 1967.
The installation marked the first major abstract public artwork in downtown Chicago, changing the direction of municipal art from traditional figurative monuments.
The sculpture stands at 50 West Washington Street, where visitors gather for outdoor performances, markets, and public events throughout the year.
The steel structure incorporates elements that suggest a face with wing-like forms, though Picasso never disclosed his intended representation of the design.
Location: Illinois
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1967
Creator: Pablo Picasso
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 41.88360,-87.63000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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