6 Cloud Gate; Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Gate—or the Bean, as it’s more fondly nicknamed—was created by public sculpture artist Sir Anish Kapoor to instill wonder in the power of architecture by distorting the city skyline surrounding the structure. Unfortunately for those living and working in Chicago, this heavily populated tourist attraction sits directly in the center of the city, meaning that the throngs of selfie-takers it attracts are nearly inescapable.
