Frank G.
7/16/2025
Located at 56 Leonard St in Tribeca, it resembles the artist's Cloud Gate similar stainless steel piece located in Chicago. This one is known as the bean and it is much smaller than the one in...
The Bean
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56 Leonard St
New York, NY 10013
The Bean, situated in New York's vibrant Tribeca neighborhood, is a landmark structure that embodies a harmonious blend of art and architecture. Designed by renowned artist Anish Kapoor in collaboration with Herzog & de Meuron, this innovative project at 56 Leonard seamlessly integrates a striking tower with a captivating Kapoor masterpiece. The result is a visually stunning creation where building and sculpture converge to form a singular, awe-inspiring entity, underscoring the profound synergy between artistic expression and architectural design.
Anish Kapoor, celebrated for his Turner Prize-winning artistry and iconic installations like the Cloud Gate in Chicago, brings his distinctive touch to this groundbreaking project. Through a masterful play of materials and forms, Kapoor's work transcends conventional boundaries, offering viewers a sensorial experience that is both immersive and thought-provoking. With its profound cultural significance and artistic excellence, The Bean at 56 Leonard stands as a testament to the enduring impact of art in shaping urban landscapes and enriching communal spaces.
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Hank C.
4/13/2024
Anish Kapoor created this small version of the "Cloud Gate" at the Jenga Building at 56 Leonard, it's not exactly the most popular site - I saw only a few people walking past it, it's not the...
Kelly D.
2/20/2023
Bean there done that.... I happened to be in SoHo so I decided to walk down to TriBeCa to check out the viral bean. It can be a cousin to the larger cloud gate sculpture (aka the bean) in...
Fawn G.
6/23/2023
My cousin Sheila and I visited Cloud Gate nestled in the beautiful Millennium Park during our visit to Chicago. The Bean just blew us away.. literally especially in Chi- Town! Thus, upon reading...
Tom G.
3/13/2023
New York got it's poor man, a $10 Million replica of "The Cloud Gate", aka The Bean at Milleneomun Park in Chicago, at 56 Leonard, the Jenga Building. It is by the same artist Anish Kapoor, and...
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