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Public Art and Outdoor Sculpture
The Loop, Chicago
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"... are seen standing in front of Alexander Calder’s Flamingo sculpture."(2 Tips)
"The site of the parade in Ferris Bueller's Day off."(5 Tips)
"... buildings that form a plaza around Calder's Flamingo were designed by..."(4 Tips)"Steuben Day Parade"(3 Tips)
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ChicagoistApril 16, 2015Alexander Calder’s Flamingo rises up amongst the stark Bauhaus-style buildings surrounding it; an explosion of red that makes it feel like a stranger in a strange land. Read more
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Scott KleinbergJanuary 24, 2016Chicago is filled with beautiful art and sculptures. And this is one not to miss.Upvote6Downvote
Jared HatchFebruary 22, 2011The color is called "Calder Red" and was painted so to stand out from the "Mies Black" buildings that stand tall all around the plaza. Read moreUpvote4DownvoteUpvoted 2 weeks ago- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010Other famous outdoor sculptures visible in this scene are Picasso's Untitled sculpture in Daley Plaza (Washington & Dearborn) and Chagall's Four Seasons mosaic (10 S. Dearborn St., Chase Tower). Read moreUpvote2Downvote
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010The Von Steuben Day Parade happens every Sept in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. There you can visit the Chicago Brauhaus (4732 N. Lincoln Ave.), where it's Oktoberfest year-round. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010The three International style federal buildings that form a plaza around Calder's Flamingo were designed by the architect Mies van der Rohe. Read moreUpvote4Downvote
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010Want to explore more German-American Culture in Chicago? Hop on a Brown Line train in the Loop and travel to Western Avenue to explore Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- H BFebruary 10, 2012Cameron and Sloan are seen standing in front of Alexander Calder’s Flamingo sculpture.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel PhelpsMay 25, 2013Stand underneath and look up for a cool blue/black/red visualUpvoteDownvote- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010Von Steuben Day celebrates Baron Friedrich von Steuben, who came to this country as a volunteer offering his services to General George Washington, and German-American Culture. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010In "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), Cameron and Sloan are seen standing in front of Alexander Calder's Flamingo sculpture. Read moreUpvote18Downvote
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010In Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ferris joins the German-American Von Steuben Day Parade on Dearborn near Madison, where he lip-syncs to "Danke Schoen" and The Beatles' "Twist and Shout". Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Cory HughesJuly 1, 2012July 1, 2012 - currently covered in plastic & scaffolding for renovationUpvoteDownvote
Una gran escultura que entiende el espacio urbano en una de las mejores plazas del siglo XX.Upvote1Downvote- El espacio. El color rojo con fondo negro de MiesUpvote1Downvote
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Alexander Calder's Flamingo Sculpture
230 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St)
Chicago, IL 60604
United States
Chicago, IL 60604
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"Chicago is an amazing city of outdoor public art Picasso, Calder and this amazing Chagall. Great to visit especially as we celebrate the arrival of spring."
Todd Bida
- 7.1
"Chicago has great public art by artists with international reputations. This is one example of about a dozen sculptures outdoors in the loop."
Kirstjen Lorenz - 7.0
"Beautiful mural constructed as a mosaic under the LSD overpass. I volunteered and built a small section of the gray & white sail. Take a look next time you're on the bike trail!"
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"Broad array of culture and art, well organized and well set for multiple visits."
Eric - 8.7
"Totally worth the wait in line. Fantastic view! Free wifi in most places."
Lisa - 8.5
"Barbie and I sat staring and guessing for hours. We never could settle on what exactly the statue was, but we did decide the mystery and intrigue made us very hungry."
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