To create the quintessential symbol of a great American city, an soM architect found himself orchestrating a complex dialogue the 20th century's leading artists and one of the country's most powerful politicians. The result, a 50-foot sculpture by Pablo Picasso, stands on the grounds of the Richard Daley Center, named after the longtime chicago mayor who gave that architect his stamp of approval Thanks to the vision and tireless work of william Hartmann, former Managing Partner at SoM, Picasso created a Chicago icon and his largest sculpture worldwide