On the same glorious day that we went to Buckingham Fountain, we first went to the now practically world-famous "Bean".
Done by Anish Kapor, it is sited in Millenium Park on Michigan Avenue between Madison and Monroe Streets. Just look for the crowds. I might add that we ate lunch at The Park Grill, right under "The Bean" and were pleasently surprised, both at the quality of the food and the prices. I can heartily recommend the hamburger and their fries, which were terrific, and I don't much even like fries.
Artner: "This 21st Century equivalent of a grand ceremonial arch or gate to an ancient city additionally reflects the heavens and some of Chicago's important architectural legacy. (The work is popularly - and foolishly - nicknamed the Bean."
Now I had seen this a zillion times and never once saw it for what it really is, an arch, a gateway to our city. And that makes so much sense when you look at it, really look at it, disregarding the reflections and hordes of people. It gives it so much more stature and importance to me. Yes, it does look like a bean, there's no denying that, but the real title "Cloud Gate" fits it better. It is a gate that reflects the clouds.
A gate to our wondrous city.
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