However, the sculpture was not completely finished until 2006. ... Cloud Gate was built as an interactive sculpture where visitors can touch, observe their reflections, and walk through the art. In fact, the Bean's maintenance crew come to wipe down the fingerprints on the bottom sections up to seven times a day.

Why did Anish Kapoor make Cloud Gate?

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As its sculptor, Anish Kapoor, explains, 'the work itself has a complete circle of meaning and counterpoint. ... ' Kapoor named this colossal sculpture 'Cloud Gate' for a simple reason — 80 percent of its surface reflects the sky.

What is the purpose of The Bean in Chicago?

Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago's most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors the city's downtown park, reflecting the city's famous skyline and the surrounding green space.