'The Gates ' ( )
Luxury edition bookEdition of 5000, signed and numbered by the artistsEach book is accompanied by a piece of fabric used for the work of artPrice subject to availability
(10.5" x 11.5")
- £385.00 (non-VAT)
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- $770.00 (non-VAT)
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six foot person and work to scale
Christo and Jeanne-Claude
1935
Christo and Jeanne-Claude are a married couple who create environmental installation art, and have been working in collaboration since 1961. Previous large-scale projects include Wrapped Coast, Australia, 196869, The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris, 197585, The Umbrellas, JapanUSA, 198491, and Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 197195.
February 2005 marked the ephemeral installation of a monumental work of art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in New Yorks Central Park. First conceived in 1979 and rejected by the New York City in 1981, the project was approved by Mayor Michael Bloombergs administration in 2003. The work of art consisted of 7503 16-foot-high vinyl gates with saffron-colored fabric panels on twenty-three miles of the Parks walkways. Seen from the buildings surrounding the Park, The Gates looked like a saffron flowing river, while those walking through them experienced the ambience of a fluid golden ceiling. Financed entirely by Christo and Jeanne-Claude through their C.V.J. Corporation, The Gates were assembled and installed by thousands of paid workers. Completed on February 12, 2005, The Gates remained in place for sixteen days, after which they were removed and the materials recycled. The work of art was free for all visitors, who continued to use Central Park during the whole process. This historic event provided a memorable and joyous experience for New Yorkers and visitors.
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