The heart of the city. Better and less crowded than the Bean. This fecal fountain is a fun little photo op when you're in the city, and it's right down the street from Kasama, making them an unlikely but excellent pair. read more

Exactly what you'd expect: a statue that looks like poop. There was also a super friendly outdoor orange cat nearby named Mister that made my entire day. He was so cute and so worth the visit to the Shit Fountain. It's also near Kasama, so you can definitely make a trip out of this or take a quick detour if you're in the area. read more

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Pretty cool when you go out for a walk and you run into this makes your day and makes you giggle read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Review Visit: May 27th, 2015 Your eyes do not deceive you. Shit Fountain. That is indeed what this fountain is called. According to other websites and articles, the owner of this fountain was fed up with people not picking up after their dogs. Shitty situation indeed. So they erected this statue as a reminder and PSA to please pick up after your animals. I don't think this is one thing that I should have to tell you to see if you are ever in Chicago. It is a must if you are in the area. read more

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A hilarious landmark in Chicago that I encourage everyone to check out. Sh*t's amazing read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Basically you can review just about anything. If you're curious about this attraction, just know this fountain ain't shit! Shit Fountain is actually a pretty popular destination though. Pretty much it's what it says it is. There's not much to do around it except get pictures. A pretty basic looking fountain except for the sculpture of a big turd in it. It's like the fountain is on the property of the apartment so it's not meant for big crowds or gatherings pretty much. The fountain is actually pretty small so you could pass by it without noticing it or any shit. A pretty simple piece of art. There's not much to it to be honest. Good thing is it's not real shit so it doesn't smell bad. It's in a residential area of Ukrainian Village. This is at the intersection of Augusta and Wolcott. read more

5 stars because this fountain was unique and so realistic that I was grossed out by it. It really is a unique work of art located amongst a nice little neighborhood. I personally can't imagine walking to my apartment or house every day passing by the shit fountain without making a "yuck" face but it definitely brightened our day and made us laugh. Totally worth the little detour before we headed to Kasama for some brunch pastries. read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When you live in the butt-crack of America, this shit takes the cake on representing my city with precision! It is also an accurate depiction of what you smell all day riding around downtown. read more

I knew this "attraction"--some call it "art"--existed. I've never had the slightest desire to visit it. But a scavenger hunt led me here against my will and now, unfortunately, when I move from Chicago it will be without the pride of knowing I never gave this stupid thing the time of day. But I'm nothing if not a Yelper, so here are some photos. Don't go here. And certainly don't go out of your way (i.e., pay or spend time that would be better spent at something interesting) to go here. read more

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We were in the area trying out a popular food establishment and I did a search for something close by we could visit and came across this. It's literally just a fountain that has a turd on top. It's funny and worth a photo opportunity so just do it. read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely lovely- a must for the whole family. You'll arrive strangers and leave friends. I laughed. I cried. It became a part of me. Also I hope this is 85 characters... read more

What can I say it's a fountain in the shape of poop. This was hilarious! Definitely good for a fun photo op. read more

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It was art was just bringing sunshine to the fountain besides some old guy was trying to call the police lol oh well ‍‍‍‍‍ yolllllooooooooo

It is exactly what you would think it is. America is a funny place. Good photo opportunity. Should visit if near. I wouldn't make a trip out of it. read more

Nice fountain, it was such a pretty brown. Very healthy specimen, it looked kinda like creamy chocolate ice cream. Made me want to get a spoon and dig in. Very disappointed, something so beautiful that made me want to stick my nose right in the meddle if it. Had the smell of nasty water and not what the fountain resembles from its pile. I will be revisiting in earlier morning, I expect steam to be coming from the pile. read more

A hidden gem in the Windy City! When visiting, I wanted to see the most obscure thing. It was the dead of winter and at night, but I still wanted to see it! At dark, it was a bit harder to find. The water was frozen too. I believe the owner built it to remind people to pick Ho their pet's poop when they're walking them. I wish there was one in every city! Just a funny monument for a quick laugh. It's near a strip of bars, so you can drink afterward and tell the tale of the Shit Fountain. read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I found out about this spot on TripAdvisor, and it was in my bookmarks. I was out in the neighborhood that night and after a few drinks I insisted to get this statue fountain off my bucket list. My local friend totally knew where it was, and we managed to have the uber wait a bit until the appropriate picture was taken. If you have any sense of humor, I highly recommend to ad this to your list. It is outside the city center in the Ukrainian village. I removed my picture squatting over it as some yelpers don't seem to share my sense of humor... read more

I mainly came here because I thought it'd be a good place to get some content for an Instagram photo dump. Living in LA, it's not uncommon to see a bunch of crap on the street when walking around. I guess the main difference in Chicago is that it resides on top of a fountain. This definitely isn't The Art Institute of Chicago, but it's free and the sheer size of the monument is probably inspiring...to someone out there. There's better shit to do in the area, but I didn't give them 2 stars because something would've been too easy about assigning the #2 here. read more

French Impressionism has always been my favorite. "The Shit Foundation" is an incredible successor to this great school of art. It is more beautiful in person than pictures could ever portray. It is an asset to this good city. I'm so drawn to it, particularly during these trying times. read more

A must visit for anyone looking for abstract art in a cool area. Head over to Wooly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities and walk around Andersonville after. read more

Shit Fountain - Shit Fountain Sculpture - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Did somebody say shit fountain?? I had to come see for myself. I walked passed by it the first time, but I was on the other side of the street. Look for the enclosed golden angel statue at the corner of Wolcott and Augusta and then walk north on Wolcott to see the fountain. It was plugged in and water was slowly trickling down the feces art. There's also a ladder leading to nowhere on the rooftop of a building a few doors down. Free street parking nearby. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) read more

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All it took for me to immediately hop on a train and check this thing out was seeing the name Shit Fountain at the top of Yelp's list of Local Flavor. How could I resist seeing such a fantastic creation? Anyway, thirty minutes after learning about this thing's existence, I was standing in front of it and in absolute awe of its fabulousness. Loved it-- it's a Chicago "must see." Buckingham Fountain wishes it was this cool. read more

Shit Fountain - Shit Fountain in all its glory! - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This one's for the dogs. $h!t Fountain is a Chicago landmark! Kinda. If you're into the random and strange around the city, look no further. This crap's been around since July of 2004 when a resident & artist Jerzy S. Kenar installed it to remind dog owner's to clean up after their dogs. I think he made his point. The bronze pile of doo doo sits upon a pedestal as water drips down over it. It's funny, gross and cute all at the same time. Now I wouldn't go out of your way to check out this fountain, but if you're dining somewhere nearby like The Winchester, pop on by! Keep in mind, this is on private property so be respectful of their space and stay on the sidewalk. read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Experience: The art piece is located in a residential area of Ukrainian Village. The Area is definitely worth exploring after visiting the Shit Fountain. Parking: When it comes to parking, it may be difficult to find it, but at the same time, you are able to find FREE spots. Worth: FREE and FREE. Worth going to at least once for a good laugh! read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OBJET D'FART If the old adage states that one man's trash is another man's treasure, then perhaps one man's poop statue can be another man's prized possession. This [belated] April Fools Day review may come across as crude, inappropriate, and -- if I'm lucky -- might even offend some. But I was bored on a Saturday, so yeah, we're doing this doody....deal with it! In honor of the unofficially recognized holiday, I really tried to find something out of the ordinary to Yelp. So I made my way into Ukrainian Village on the first weekend in April in the hopes of witnessing some truly crappy protest art. When I finally located this unusual object just north of the intersection of Augusta & Wolcott (a 1-way street), I stood transfixed by what I saw before me: a rather large quantity of bronzed feces. It sat dormant in early spring, a reminder of what was once a glorious mound of poo, now tragically aged and corroded. Perhaps it was because of the season during which I "visited", but when I stopped by there was no trace of running water.....which transformed a normally dynamic excreta sculpture into a dormant dung pile. Sucks. The fountain's mesmerizing effect was both strong and unwelcome, as I found myself sprinting for the car sensing an impending bout of the hershey squirts. I began to wonder: was it doodoo voodoo? The angry spirit of the artist exacting his gastrointestinal revenge on unsuspecting tourists?? Legend has it that the ghost of the twisted individual who created this piece -- one 'Jerzy S. Kenar' -- haunts those who don't pick up after their dogs. The fable also mentions that in seeking inspiration for this fecal figurine, the artist blasted Green Day's 'Dookie' album on repeat. If you found this review immature and horrifyingly distasteful then my job here is done. If you found it 'useful' and/or 'cool' then you're just as demented and corrupted as I am; for that sirs and madams, my butt salutes you with a raucous Bronx cheer! Five stars for originality and cheeky PSA-like statement, -1 star for functionality and cleanliness. Would I recommend, though? I dunno, this sh*t's pretty weird. read more

Shit Fountain - Taken on Saturday 4/1/17. The water wasn't running so the "fountain" aspect was a no-go. So basically just a mound of bronze doody. - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Poop sure has come a long way. I never would have imagined that we would have things like poop emojis, poop plush pillows and a poop fountain? Go figure! I finally made it out to see this after seeing it on a few followed Yelp pages. Hehe, a Yelp page for this? From the pictures I saw prior to visiting it looked surreal and could have passed as the real deal. I do not think that the creator expected that this would have blown up the way it did. But if you have an obsession for shit, or having a shitty day, why not stop by the shit fountain to brighten up your mood. The 'Shit Fountain' was created and installed by Polish Chicago artist Jerzy S. Kenar. And meant for all the community to remember to pick up after their dogs. As one that loves to run or walk the neighborhood or trails, it is bothersome seeing that someone did not pick up after their dog while out walking the neighborhood or trails. I do not think some realize the importance of picking up after their dog, but unfortunately some must be reminded with things like signs, or a fountain statue of shit. If you live outside of its neighborhood, getting to the 'Shit Fountain' is not an issue if you utilize a GPS! The statue itself is located in Ukrainian Village neighborhood and has residential street parking, so I recommend respecting the community as you visit it for your amusement. Thomas G read more

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Best fountain that I have ever seen. Will never return, but it was worth the visit on a sunny day in May.

Holy shit, there are actually reviews for this place!? I can tell everyone on Yelp about how awesome this little fountain is? SWEET! Back in the fall of 2008, I used to live in a huge apartment on the corner of Wolcott and Chicago (then the apartment building burned down and I had to move out -- it was in the news -- true story). Whenever I walked to Division (nearly every day), I'd pass this unique little sculpture. At the time, I was well-known in my little circle of friends for saying, "Everyone Poops." I even had the children's book. I still do -- along with "The Gas We Pass" and another book on how to decode your poop for some light bathroom reading. And a blog called "Everyone Poops!" (It's not there anymore.) So... poop defined me. Therefore, this fountain was pretty much the icing on top of the [shit] cake for me. I loved showing it off! And I'm thrilled that other people love it too. Who knew that shit could make me happy? read more

I loved it! Makes an already lively neighborhood even more lively. The artist will sometimes walk in on you while you pose pooping

Thought this was such a funny thing to visit. I've lived in Chicago all my life and I never heard of this treasure. It's also a nice neighborhood to walk around! If you have free time around here and want a laugh, I recommend going here! read more

Shit Fountain - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I mean, it's a statue of a pile of shit that was turned into a fountain. Like, I kind of see the humor in it, but...meh. I don't think I'd make this a frequent stop when it comes to seeing art. read more

I love and celebrate the weird, in just about all its forms. When I travel, to new places, I prefer to to see that which is off the beaten path, far away from the crowds of tourists. I find it to be much more rewarding. So while visitors flock to the Williams Tower & "The Bean", I prefer to see things like Maxwell Street, or The Shit Fountain. Conceived, sculpted, and installed by artist Jerzy S. Kenar, the fountain serves as a reminder to his neighborhood to clean up after their dogs. Frankly, that's all there is to it. So, what makes this worthy of visiting and viewing this oddball installation? In addition to this, you can usually view other works by Kenar, found in and around his studio- all of which are works of beauty and wonder. So stop by and view this one of a kind sculpture, and take in the other works of art. It's worth the drive and parking frustrations. read more

In a time where statues are being torn down, it is nice that some people still pay homage to one of the biggest pleasure of life, the human ability to just "take a dump" and forget about your problems. In an increasingly polarized nation, finally there is something we all can agree. Nothing else can unify this country. read more

Found this on yelp and searching for things to do in Chicago and this came up. No one was there when we arrived and it was easy to find. Fountain was on with running water. Took a quick photo and went on our way. Different and a great Kodak moment. read more

Shit Fountain - Shit Fountain ! - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A monument dedicated to shit. I shit you not! You'd be a little shit to not visit this site while in Chicago!

5 Stars... bc mentally (and I'm told this almost daily) I'm 5 years old. Poo, Poop, Poopy, DooDoo, Dookie, Dung, Caca, Crap, #2, Growing a Tail, Dropping the kids off at the pool, Prairie Doggin'... really, I could go on forever... but so many ask me not to. Anyway you skew it, I'm down with the browns. I had very few requests for my birthday this past year. 1. Brookfield Zoo- it's tradition and on any given March 30th you'll surely find me here... most likely in the Aardvark housing area. 2. Showmen's Rest- Circus Cemetery? Hyup. I want to go to there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1dS9hoptU&feature=related 3. Shit Fountain- because, and let's face it, we're all full of it and it's not everyday or every neighborhood that you get to see this kind of low brow humor on the reg. Simply Put: I love this fountain bc/ I love poop and stories about it. Having a monument dedicated to #2 only excites me more and to give it anything less than 5 stars would have my friends, family, coworkers, lovers, acquaintances, and anything in between question my loyalties. Viva La Twopies! PS- Everybody Poops... even hot girls. #GetOverIt. Post Post Script: Isn't it funny how some parts of your body are allergic to certain thing, but others aren't? Main Example/Ponder Point: Your butt can have poop in it and you'd be just fine, but your mouth, on the other hand, would have some seriously strong words and reactions to the 2s. #ilovescience read more

Shit Fountain - No Doody, No Doubt. - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The kids were drivin' me crazy and it was only a couple of days into their winter break. I had to get out of the house and go do something... so I got onto google and I typed 'weird shit in Chicago.' This came up. I have to admit... I'd never heard of the Shit Fountain before. 'Could it possibly be real' I wondered. I got the kids in the car and I plugged the coordinates of this mystical sight into the GPS. I told them we were gonna see something cool. I didn't tell them exactly what it was. It was going to be a surprise. 'This better not be like that time you took us to see all the Dutch windmills in Illinois in one day dad' one of them chided. They're still bitter about that. 'I hope it's not some historical marker or something like that either.' I only told them that I was gonna take them to see something like they had never seen before. Parking the car I gathered them up and crossed the street... When they saw it their jaws dropped... they looked at each other and one of them said... 'dad... you're an idiot.' Followed by... 'I'll be in the car' and 'me too.' I thought it was kinda edgy though. I heard that it's a piece of protest art created by a guy who got sick of people not cleaning up after their dogs. I thought maybe it was a commentary on the state of Chicago politics. Regardless... it was a very quiet drive to the Chicago History Museum after that. 'This better be a real museum dad.' If you wanna check out the Shit Fountain in Chicago it's at 1005 N. Wolcott Avenue. read more

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I walk past this atrocity multiple times daily and I curse the heavens with each trip. I loathe this fountain. I see groups of people stopping to laugh at it and take pictures with it and I can't help but wonder what joke I'm missing out on. A bronze pile of poo on top of a weird pedestal is juvenile enough. Carving "SHIT FOUNTAIN" into the side (as if it wasn't obvious enough) puts me over the top. read more

Shit Fountain - What a piece of shit... - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's not every day you see a brazen pile of dookie... unless you're living near the corner of Wolcott Ave and Augusta Blvd... then it's normal. I heard about this place on... yup, you guessed it Yelp! Thank's to a fellow Yelpers review, this place was put on my "What the hell is that!?!" Radar. Here's what's awesome about this gem of place: It's poop and it's bronze. No trying to Decipher the "Meaning" of it... It's right there clear as day "Shit Fountain" If you look at the actual gallery though, you'll find a large wood carving of an angel, not as fun as "Shit Fountain" but, a work of art nonetheless. There's quite a bit of detail that was put into it. I'd say check it out, plus, there's plenty of food joints and bars in that area too. Great little "Local Flavor" after hittin' up a bar. SYOY read more

Shit Fountain - Awesomeness - Public Art Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This shit fountain fills me with joy. The ratio of shit to fountain is spot on. Lalalalalalalalalala I love you shit fountain my sweet angel babe read more