Public Art

You can get cultured and see the city at the same time. Chicago is populated with some impressive public art. Assemble here is but a smattering ofsome of the famous and extrodiniary art an sculptures you can find around town.

1. The "Picasso". Is it a monkey? Is it a woman? This unnamed landmark was never explained by Pablo Picasso when he donated it to the city forty years ago. Make your own opinion when you check out this towering 50 foot, 162 ton sculpture. You will find it at Daley Plaza 55 W Randolph


2. Across the Street from the Picasso you will find Miro's "Chicago". A tall thin concrete statue depicting a woman with out stretched arms.


3. Nearby at the State of Illinois Building (The Thompson Center) 100 W Randolph you will find "Monument with Standing Beast" by Jean Dubeffet. This black and white fiberglass sculpture created that evokes mixed opinions.


4. Anish Kapoor's "Cloud Gate" affectionately known to as "The Bean" sits in Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue and Randolph. The 110 ton seamless stainless steel elliptical sculpture which is a recent addition to the city, but definitely a favorite. Because it's shiny "shell" reflects the skyline it makes for a great photo-op


5. Also in Millennium is Crown Fountain. Tech nerds will love this high-tech fountain which features two 50x12 Foot LED screens


6. Marc Chagall's "Four Seasons" is a four thousand square foot mosaic depicting the four seasons. You will find it at Dearborn & Monroe Streets
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8. The newest public art installation is Agora at 1149 S Michigan. Created by polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, it consists of 44 headless cast iron torso.


There are many more art treasures scattered in parks and streets throughout the city. Take some time while you are in town to enjoy and marvel.