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Agora Big Feet

Tourist attraction Sculpture Art

Modern sculpture of 106 headless 9-ft. cast iron figures by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz. People often mention park, sculptures,


Address

1135 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Website

www.cityofchicago.org

Contact

+1 312-744-3316

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (328 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Mayisha Tahsin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Every time I cross Big feet, it reminds me of one thing: Attack on Titan! It is so fun to watch, specially during snow time!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park with incredible almost haunting sculptures that you have to see believe.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 6 months ago on Google • 870 reviews
    What a really neat sculpture Park. We had no idea what this was as we walked over to root on finishers of the Chicago Marathon. It's definitely a worthwhile artistic little park to visit, I've never seen anything like it.

  • 5/5 Dawang W. 1 year ago on Google • 582 reviews
    Very interesting installation art created by Polish artist, Magdalena Abakanowicz. It has a bigger group with a smaller group of sculptures spreading out on the lawn. It’s also a very nice spot for picnicking with shadow of trees and great view of the city. It’s also very pretty during winter! (For more interesting stuff, follow me on IG ➡️ miss_dawang)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzanne D. 1 year ago on Google • 301 reviews
    Magdalena Abakanowicz’s Agora Big Feet installation is well worth the visit, even when the temperature is freezing! Watching these huge creatures come into focus from afar is worth the long walk in the park between Michigan Avenue and the lake.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 deependablereviews 1 year ago on Google • 609 reviews
    These Polish cast iron figures are really interesting. They are larger than you might think from far away. They were created from 2003-2006 by Magdalen Abakanowicz.

  • 5/5 Elina Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting and unusual sculptural composition.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave H. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool and disturbing at the same time. I don’t really like it, but I appreciate the effect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaime J. 11 months ago on Google • 350 reviews
    I saw these sculptures across the street, pretty interesting to be closer and try to count all pair of feet.

  • 4/5 Musette C. 2 years ago on Google
    I went back home to Chicago to visit my parents, and while I was out running errands with my mom she said that this is the most disgusting and disturbing piece of art she had ever seen. Sooo the next day I went to see for myself and I must say it is very disturbing. As I walked up close to see these legs I noticed that they are headless and armless like mummyish statues. I did my research on the artist, and the meaning of Agora. Ummm I get it, it's art.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chox P. 1 year ago on Google • 206 reviews
    Adjacent to a skate park, down the sidewalk from a dog park, super close to the lakefront, and only 'steps' from the south loop, this is a superb walking location.

  • 5/5 CarefullyPlated 2 months ago on Google • 187 reviews New
    Super fun to walk through. These huge iron legs are fun to mimic. It's so cool how huge and heavy they are, yet they were built and brought over from Poland. Def an art exhibit to visit. Such a clean exhibit inside Grant Park right in front of the skate park. I just love walking through there to be engulfed by the iron legs, reflecting on how we all have a journey.

  • 5/5 Marc-André R. 2 months ago on Google • 99 reviews New
    Stubeled on this piece of art. It felt like I was in Attack on Titan. Cool but creepy with the fog. See pics. It's free!

  • 2/5 James N. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Whatever, I don't get it. I feel like I appreciate sculpture and progressive modern art, this does not do it for me at all. I wish the city utilized the space with something of higher quality/use.

  • 5/5 Mason A. 11 months ago on Google
    Really cool spot in the park with great views of the city. Good spot.

  • 5/5 Carrie A. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    What a cool place to walk to and through. It's something about the strength of these figures that leaves me in awe. They're huge, created in Poland, and somehow brought to Chicago. Bewildering. Love it city and I love walking through here on my walks. It's clean here, with the nearby skate park, which is cool to look over. People are just viking and enjoying their days. Love this art and this space right off Michigan Ave.

  • 4/5 Araceli O. 1 year ago on Google
    The sculptures are absolutely astonishing. Family was visiting from Arizona, our 5 yr old niece enjoyed walking through the sculptures. Unfortunately not for long due to the foul smell of urine.

  • 1/5 Anton S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very creepy, especially after sunset... and a strong feeling to leave that place asap. Figures are very rusty, like some metal junk!

  • 4/5 Lou n. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw this installation from a distance by accident. It drew my to walk a bit further to see that these. “clothes pin” like things were. The closer I got I could see exactly what they were and so many of them. It was pouring rain so I didn’t spend a lot of time there so didn’t see a marker explain the sculpture. Be sure to add it to you tour of Chicago outdoor sculpture which there are many.

  • 1/5 Jess M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is horrible. They have stair wells that you are not allowed to use but are not marked so just locked. When I went into one I quickly left because I could tell it was not for use. The lock was broken. I was promptly questioned by security and accused of smoking. There is no outdoor patio. Anyone who had a lighter had dispose of it upon entry. Locked doors to stair wells is a hazard to people if there is a fire. Not a safe place, rude fascist staff. My first time at that venue and my last. Would have given 0 stars if I was able to!

  • 5/5 John D. 1 year ago on Google
    Intriguing large scale art instillation on the far south side of Grant Park. Great location for photography.

  • 5/5 PS 1 year ago on Google
    Very unique sculptures in the lush green gardens , people were picnicking… beautiful place with an attached dog friendly park ….

  • 5/5 Sandra C. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptionally intriguing establishment craftsmanship made by Polish craftsman, Magdalena Abakanowicz. It has a greater gathering with a more modest gathering of models fanning out on the grass. It's additionally an exceptionally decent spot for picnicking with shadow of trees and extraordinary perspective on the city. It's additionally exceptionally beautiful during winter!

  • 5/5 Tanner P. 2 years ago on Google
    So cool. Awesome sculptures.

  • 5/5 Marlyss H. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved it. We walked amongst it. We chatted about the 'why' and 'what'. We took photos and laughed and enjoyed every moment. Public art is a wonderful thing and I appreciate the effort it took to make it and install it so I could enjoy it. It's thought provoking and adds a beautiful look to the park with the gorgeous skyline as a backdrop. How it could be anything other than 5 stars!

  • 5/5 Jeff R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice little art installation right outside the hustle and bustle of the south loop. Though I’m not sure what the artist’s intent is, I’m liken it to what it must feel like walking down the Mag Mile the weekend before Xmas, headless bodies wondering about aimless and shambling along.

  • 5/5 Melissa T. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoy having beauty and creativity around me. Makes the world feel more civilized. I visited this park 6:30 in the morning with a large number of dogs and their walkers. Benches nearby for contemplation.


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