The Batcolumn

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600 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60661
+1 (312) 744-7487
https://www.cityofchicago.org

The Batcolumn in Chicago, IL is a monumental public art sculpture created by Claes Oldenburg. Inspired by the city's architecture and industrial elements, the lattice-shell baseball bat sculpture stands tall at 600 W. Madison St. It showcases Oldenburg's unique approach to scale and humor, transforming everyday objects into larger-than-life installations.

With meticulous attention to detail and a playful attitude, the Batcolumn captures the artist's fascination with the significance of ordinary items when magnified to monumental proportions. It serves as a captivating landmark that reflects Chicago's rich artistic heritage and adds a touch of whimsy to the city's skyline.

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5.02 reviews
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Tank G.
8/25/2025

Harold Washington Social Security Administration Building at 600 West Madison Street This piece sits out front of the Chicago Social Security building and definitely grabs your attention. It was...

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Christina S.
9/2/2017

THE BATCOLUMN SCULPTURE by Swedish-American Pop Artist Claes Oldenburg. Dedicated in 1977..it is a 101-foot-tall outdoor sculpture built in Mr. Oldenburg's style of replicating everyday objects...

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