Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by British artist Anish Kapoor. It is the centerpiece of the AT&T Plaza in Millennium Park. The sculpture was constructed between 2004 and 2006 and was temporarily unveiled in the summer of 2004. Nicknamed "The Bean" because of its legume-like shape, its exterior consists of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates.
Cloud Gate has become a very popular sculpture that is known worldwide. Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture''s exterior reflects and transforms the city''s skyline.
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