Well, who doesn't know this famous Chicago sculpture? By Alexander Calder of mobile fame. Done in 1974, it stands immense in the Federal Center Plaza, Dearborn Street near Adams Street.
According to Artner, "In form, size, scale, materials, color [hence this type color] and placement this stabile - a fixed sculpture as opposed to mobiles - is the best of the Loop outdoor masters." I cannot disagree with any of that, although I might have, until I actually saw it on foot. And he further says that it looks equally good at night, although I haven't seen that, yet.
Actually I rather liked it. There's something, don't know what. I do think Flamingo refers to it's color, rather than shape, as it certainly does not resemble a bird, but then again, flamingos are pink, and I have seen those.
Personally I think it looks like an anteater. A giant anteater. Which raises the perennial question - why do we feel the need to relate art to that which is familiar?
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