The "Silver Bean" in Chicago's Millennium Park ๐๐
Due to its bean-like shape, everyone affectionately calls it the "Silver Bean," but its official name is Cloud Gate. ๐ณ ๐Designed by Indian-British artist Anish Kapoor, this iconic public art sculpture is located at AT&T Plaza in Chicago's Millennium Park, USA. ๐Cloud Gate's design draws inspiration from the fluidity and reflective properties of liquid mercury. The name symbolizes the sculpture's connection to the sky.๐ธ๐บ ๐๐๏ธ Its surface reflects both the sky and the city, embodying the fusion of nature and human civilization. Through this work, Kapoor aims to let visitors experience the harmonious coexistence of art and nature.โฐ๐ ๐The concave space at the bottom of the sculpture, known as the "Navel," enhances the reflective surface of light and creates a unique visual experience. โจ๐ฑ ๐ธ๐บVisitors can walk through the archway of the sculpture, feeling the effect of spatial distortion, as if solid matter has transformed into liquid. This design boosts the sculpture's interactivity and fun factor. ๐ ๐ฑCloud Gate is one of the most photographed spots in Chicago. If you want to capture photos with fewer people around, be sure to visit before 7:00 AM. ๐ธโฐ #ChicagoTravel #ChicagoCloudGate #SilverBean๐๐๏ธ