Absolutely beautiful!Doesnt matter if you, not unlike myself, cannot understand art (but are generally appreciative of it)... this thing is a piece of beauty. Surrounded by modern architecture in the greyscale colors, the red color of the flamingo pops out perfectly.. its grandiose and serene; the most beautiful piece of art in Chicago, hands down!

Its really beautiful art piece.You can grab your coffee and relax here

Alexander Calders structure is a nice contrast to The symmetrical Mies Van Der Rohe buildings surrounding it.

Great spot to sit and eat a donut

I love Alexander Calders work, and this is no exception. It is perfectly placed surrounded by modern architecture. Definitely worth a visit.

Flamingo, created by noted American artist Alexander Calder, is a 53-foot (16 m)[2] tall stabile located in the Federal Plaza in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[3] It was commissioned by the United States General Services Administration and was unveiled in 1974, although Calders signature on the sculpture indicates it was constructed in 1973 (Source: Wikipedia)

It’s a nice exhibit. Good place to sit and relax. Not heavily occupied usually. Looks great.

I am an amateur photographer. This picture taken by me is one of my favorite work thanks to the flamingo statue. Always trying to find a good angle to do it.

This place is for people who have an eye for art and people who like to relax. Many people go there to do work or just to hang out. Although it gets packed you can still relax. There are many ways to get there but the best option is to go by bus in my opinion. For people that like to be alone and think this place is not for you.. you might get distracted by the noise or the people walking.

Fabulous art installation in the midst of downtown Chicago. Taking a coffee here and enjoying the art is a refreshing exercise indeed. This piece of art just mesmerizes you. Loved the flaming orange in the middle of the grey and black buildings around it.

It should have been pink.

Alexander Calder is one of my favorite artists.I love his industrial sculptures.Would recommend as a photo opportunity.

In 1973, the sculptor Alexander Calders 53-meter-tall, 50-ton-weight Flamingo statue is completely made with steel ... Despite the large size of the statue, the design can walk under. So, it is intended to be perceived on a human scale.

Cant believe this has been here since 1973 (unveiled in 1974). Looks like a modern installment. Vibrant red color in an otherwise drab surrounding. Great spot for photos and for relaxing. Also there are often markets set up in the same plaza as the structure, like the seasonal farmers market.

Loved it. Great art piece from Calder. Looks amazing with Mies Van der Rhoes work in the background.

ICONIC. We stayed at a hotel right next door so we saw it everyday. Love the courtyard, there was a farmers market one day. Great to sit and people watch.

I love the stark contrast of the black surrounding buildings to the bright red of this large metal sculpture. And then to have the -Sears Tower- reflected in the glass behind it makes for a real statement. Beautiful.

Its next to the post office so was able to admire the sculpture and get my mail done. PARKING in the area is expensive. You can get here via bus or train.

Pretty but I liked it as a land mark. I’d got lost then see it and I’d be able to figure out where I am haha

Graffitti-free, well maintained landmark, not crowded at all.

Nice sculpture!

A wonderful work of art, most impressive in person.

This is an impressive piece of art. The contrasting colors that come out with the adjacent buildings is very scenic. One of the must see places in chicago downtown. I tried to take some unique perspectives of this sculpture and hope the shot justified it.

Fits well in its environment. The contrast with the black building is stunning.

Nice sculpture, good spot for pictures of all kinds.

Truely a good place to go!

Bigger than I thought it would be. Nice to see the sculptures throughout the city.

Weird sculpture but nice for a photo

Nice place for photography.. try to go at night or during cloudy days

Nice place to sit and watch downtown go by.

This is a popular place to see the famous sculpture and unique artwork that you may have never known of before in position on the outside of the federal building where you can buy postage stamps. This piece of art is of more than one photo and video productions of mine that is uploaded to YouTube or in my Google photo album.

Located in Chicagos Federal Plaza in front of the Federal Building, this sculpture is a excellent example about Chicagos love of art, and the wonderful habit of displaying great art in public places, for all to enjoy.The Flamingo is the work of noted American artist Alexander Calder, and was commissioned by the General Services Administration. The stabile, as it was termed by Calder, bears the date of 1973, the year Calder presented the model for his sculpture in the Art Institute. The Flamingo was actually unveiled a year later, in 1974. At the same time another great piece of art by Calder, his mobile named The Universe, was unveiled in the lobby of the Sears Tower (Willis Tower). Unfortunately, The Universe was dismantled and put into storage in March of 2017.The Flamingo is 53 ft high, and weighs 50 tons. It is a steel structure painted in bright vermillion. This bright color makes an almost shocking contrast to the black International Style highrises surrounding it. It is open and invites the public not just to look, but to interact with it, to walk around and under it, to explore and experience.

Great sculpture nestled amongst the high rises. Worth a visit especially since your be most likely going through this area anyway

One of the citys best and most welk-known pieces of public art.

Beautiful place!

This giant, red sculpture has been around for nearly 50 years! It makes a cameo in Ferris Buellers Day Off and is definitely worth seeing in person if youve never stopped by it before.

Who knew you could review a sculpture! Well this thing was amazing. I shot it 4am on Sunday morning and really found the lighting enjoyable. If you were wanting to check out a classic sculpture this is it. Calder is a genius and this deserves a look.

Sexy sculpture.

Famous structure of a Flamingo. Made of steel.

With its design and structure, you cant help admiring it.

Its a beautiful art piece. I like its contrast with all gray and black buildings around it.

Best views are at night!!!

Pass by this structure everyday since I work nearby. Such a site to see.

Put on your To See List....

Calders Flamingo is great public art, worth too see, especially during night hours, when flamingo has special lighting. This square is popular during political and social meetings and manifestations.

Beautiful! Didnt stay long, too cold out, but more impressive in person that I imagined!

Walk right up to it and get your photo taken with the flamingo! Its been featured in many movies! Matt Damon has been filmed walking through here in the movie The Informant, which by the way- is a true story, not just a movie. #MattDamonFan

Visiting Alexander Calders Flamingo, 50 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60610 is great. Its a short walk from the Sears Tower, Union Station and Ogilvie Station. Another masterpiece of public art on display in the Chicago Loop for all to enjoy! Well worth stopping to see the scale of the art installation.

If you are visiting Chicago, this is a definite site to stop and see! Just walking near and underneath it makes you feel a certain awe about the huge orange-red structure. You feel tiny compared to it. And its curves are mezmerizing!

One more urban installation I loved in Chicago.The sterngth of the red steel and the harmony of the curves contrast with the lines and the blackish of the tall buildings around.One more must-see.

Its quite massive really, very hard to take a picture from the plaza. But cool to walk around the sculpture and see it from different angles.

Im in language arts, and very bored. :( So Im writing google reviews.

A favorite place of mine to hang out. And of course calders flamingo is monumental.

Nice, special to the night!

Interesting statue. I dont, but i think almost noone knows what is this. :)

A must-see work of public art in the Loop. This sculpture by Alexander Calder is one of the iconic images you see in movies and TV shows that take place in Chicago.

Its the best public sculpture I have ever seen.

Another great sculpture price in downtown Chicago!

An iconic sculpture in downtown Chicago. Must see!

Very nice!

Most beautiful at night

One of the most captivating places in the city. Especially on an empty day

Nice plaza in the middle of the city, the structure is very unique and striking.

Decorate and unique

A hard-to-miss, giant orange sculpture that is photographed by tourists, locals, and photography students on a daily basis. Located on the Federal Plaza, nestled in between the Post Office, Kluczynski Building and Dirksen Courthouse, it also stands watch over a nice farmers market on Tuesdays, May-October. A quick walk around the Kluczynski Building to the lobby of the Metcalfe Building at 77 W. Jackson will reward you with another sculpture worth studying, by artist Frank Stella.

Ok- this is an interesting sculpture. The first time I saw it I sort of went, Whaaaaa? and had to go back and look at it. I believe the artist has work in Houston as well, but it could be some knock off. But then again... how many people knock off this type of art at this size? Doesnt matter I guess...What matters is that you should stop and stand under it/near it/away from it, and see it from various angles. Its as much of a must see as that giant eyeball. (Another Whaaaaaa? from my yokelsided self.)

Not worth visiting.

Great place to take pictures

Serene place to sit and have a coffee in a bustling city

Weirdly nice

Is this supposed to be what government looks like? Huge, ugly, imposing, and no one would have bought it if they had the choice.

Iconic

Beautiful

Beautiful!

It was nice

Beautiful art

Greatest City in the world!

Amazing

It is ok just stop and have a look, parking is an issue in this place

Nice

Beautiful

Beautiful

Beautiful!

Cool

It looks WEIRD!!

Nice location

A+

Art photo Op. Enjoy.

It looks awesome at night

Great sculpture

Large sculpture

Dope

Awesome to take photos of at twilight

Its best to hangout with friends!

What a great idea!

Studying dis guys work

A must-see!!

Flamingo, created by noted American artist Alexander Calder.

Great contrast with the federal buildings.

Made with the same Gary, IN steel as the buildings in the surrounding Federal Plaza in order to unify it with the plaza. But Calder made his sculpture red to add a little variety as well.