Flamingo - Alexander Calder
9.5 • Sculpture
Soaring vermillion red sculpture with curved forms contrasts sharply against rigid skyscraper canyons. Quiet public plaza offers marble benches for sitting and watching skateboarding or BMXing. Large artwork creates a striking, photogenic landmark that anchors the urban space.
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"This historical site is a famous, photogenic landmark worth photographing."
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"The sculpture and skyscraper are really cool and large."
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"I found the strange construction of the sculpture really interesting."
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Good to know
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The Flamingo sculpture is a prominent landmark in the Loop area.
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It is located in the plaza of the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.
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The sculpture offers a great photo opportunity with skyscrapers in the background.
210 S Dearborn St, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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