The sculpture is impressively large, its mirror surface reflects the surrounding urban landscapes very beautifully. From the mathematical point of view the 'mercury drop' is a huge ellipsoid. The sculpture was made of stainless steel. Their surfaces were polished to a smoothness of the mirror, so the shape of the composition is simply unique.
One of the main particularities of sculpture is the great arc, one can go under and see one's own reflection in the mirror surface. Since the opening, the original monument has been incredibly popular with both city dwellers and Chicago guests. On the background of the huge mirror bean you can make very impressive photos. In good weather, the blue sky and the sun are mirrored on the outside very beautifully.
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