Category Archives: Amusement
Day 26: Snow Covered “Bean”
This is Cloud Gate in Millenium Park…mostly known as the “bean”. Created by British artist Anish Kapoor. The artist wanted to create something that would reflect the Chicago skyline and clouds above. The sculpture is one of the largest of its … Continue reading
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Day 23: Ants Marching
This is the Ant from the BIG BUGS! exhibit that was featured at the Morton Arboretum in 2008. The Ant was one of the 12 bugs that were created by David Rodgers. All of the bugs were made of trees, … Continue reading
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Day 3: The Carousel
A new take on a childhood classic. The carousel at Brookfield Zoo features 72 figurines handcarved from sustainable basswood and took approximately 15 months to create. Installed in 2006 in the main entrance of the zoo, it is one of … Continue reading
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Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 