The Chicago Bean sculpture is made of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates – giving the appearance of liquid mercury. Up close, the highly reflective nature of the sculpture captures the beautiful skyline of Chicago.
Bean Reflections
The Cloud Gate Sculpture, also known as the “bean,” is one of the highlights of Millennium Park. The Bean sculpture, designed by Anish Kapoor, is made of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates – giving the appearance of liquid mercury. The bean stands in contrast to the skyscrapers of Chicago.
The Bean
Photos by Ravi 