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Cloud Gate - a unique art piece by British artist Anish Kapoor incorporates a 110-ton elliptical sculpture forged by sets of highly polished stainless steel plates, which reflect the city's skyline and the area around the AT&T Plaza. A 12-foot-high arch or "gate" provides access to the concave chamber beneath the sculpture, where visitors can touch the mirror-like surface and see their reflections from a variety of angles. It is said the sculpture was inspired by liquid mercury, it is among the largest works of art of its kind in the world, measuring 33 by 66 feet. This popular sculpture is well on its way to becoming a Windy City icon. Copyright Randy Smith, Ltd. 2008, 2009.
