A stylized illustration of a bean-shaped sculpture reflecting a city skyline, with buildings and a cloud in the background.

Think you know Kapoor's silver curves? Take the Cloud Gate quiz and prove it now

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Chicago's skyline bends in Anish Kapoor’s seamless steel. Thousands of panels hide a single secret: not a single seam shows. It’s called The Bean, but can you name the physics behind the liquid mercury look? Step up, face the reflection, and prove you know this icon.

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