Chicago is known for many things – its food, baseball, nightlife, culture and more.

The city is also known for its diverse array of public art, from the infamous Cloud Gate at Millennial Park (aka "the Bean") to the Crown Fountain mere yards away.

But are there any installations that are universally disliked? Fine-art printing provider Rivers Art asked 2,000 Americans to name the ugliest pieces of public art in America and compiled a list of the most common answers.

Here's how Chicago's art fared.

America's Ugliest Public Art in 2025

The following pieces emerged as the least liked in the country: Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

The Boll Weevil Monument – Enterprise, Alabama

Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks – New Haven, Connectic

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