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Chicago Picasso

Coordinates: 41°53′01″N 87°37′48″W / 41.88361°N 87.62997°W / 41.88361; -87.62997
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Chicago Picasso
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ArtistPablo Picasso
Year1967
TypeSculpture
Dimensions15 m (50 ft)
LocationDaley Plaza, Chicago
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The Chicago Picasso (often just The Picasso) is an untitled monumental sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Chicago, Illinois. The sculpture was dedicated on August 15, 1967 in Daley Plaza in the Chicago Loop. It is 50 feet (15.2 m) tall and weighs 162 short tons (147 t).[1] The Cubist sculpture by Picasso was the first such major public artwork in Downtown Chicago, and has become a well known landmark.

It is known for its inviting jungle gym-like characteristics.[2] Visitors to Daley Plaza can often be seen climbing on and sliding down the base of the sculpture.

References[change]

  1. 1967 August 15--Picasso Statue Unveiled In Civic Center Plaza. Chicago Public Library (URL accessed 14 August 2005).
  2. Artner, Alan G. (2004-07-18). "Unfinished, but engaging, public art - `Cloud Gate' and Crown Fountain intrigue". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved 2008-08-06.

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