![]() ![]() Kapoor was born in Bombay in 1954, and has lived in London since the early 1970s where he began his distinguished career as a student at Hornsey College of Art and Chelsea School of Art. Throughout, he has explored what he sees as deep-rooted metaphysical polarities: presence and absence, being and non-being, place and non-place and the solid and the intangible. Kapoor’s inventiveness and versatility have resulted in works ranging from powdered pigment sculptures and site-specific interventions on wall or floor, to gigantic installations both in and outdoors. And then, since it is in the form of a gate, the participant, the viewer, will be able to enter into this very deep chamber that does, in a way, the same thing to one’s reflection as the exterior of the piece is doing to the reflection of the city around.”Ĭloud Gate (The Bean) Sculpture at Millennium ParkĪnish Kapoor is renowned for his enigmatic sculptural forms that permeate physical and psychological space. The sculptor said, “What I wanted to do in Millennium Park is make something that would engage the Chicago skyline…so that one will see the clouds kind of floating in, with those very tall buildings reflected in the work. Cloud Gate sits upon the (corporate name) Plaza, which was made possible by a gift from (corporate name). Inspired by the liquid metal mercury (also known as quicksilver), the sculpture is among the largest of its kind in the world, measuring 66-feet long by 33-feet high. The copyright for the sculpture resides with the artist, Anish Kapoor. The Bean is a unique experience and has become a focal point of Chicago’s lakefront parks. Chicagoans immediately dubbed it “The Bean” and the official name was relegated to relative obscurity. The sculpture was completed on August 28, 2005, and officially unveiled on May 15, 2006. Cloud Gate is British artist Anish Kapoor’s first public outdoor work installed in the United States. it features a 12-foot-high, arched “gate” to the concave chamber beneath the artwork, inviting visitors to touch its mirrored surface and see their image reflected back from a variety of (often hilariously distorted) perspectives. The 110-ton sculpture is forged of a seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates, reflecting the city’s famous skyline and the clouds above. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.Chicago’s Cloud Gate Sculpture at Millennium Park: The Bean We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. ![]() Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. ![]() Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today.
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