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For sixty years, artists Christo (1935–2020) and Jeanne-Claude (1935–2009) created monumental outdoor projects across the globe.

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On this day 20 years ago, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates," a temporary project for Central Park, received the green light from former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Two years later, the project was realized on Feb. 12, 2005 and visited by over 4 million people in its 16 days.

On this day 20 years ago, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates," a temporary project for Central Park, received the green light from former NYC Mayor <a href="/MikeBloomberg/">Mike Bloomberg</a>. Two years later, the project was realized on Feb. 12, 2005 and visited by over 4 million people in its 16 days.
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“Christo und Jeanne-Claude. Paris. New York. Grenzenlos,” a major exhibition at Schloss Gottorf in Schleswig, Germany, presents preparatory studies, photographs, scale models, and sculptures from the 50s and 60s. Open now till Sept. 3. Tiroler Landesmuseen #Christo #ChristoJeanneClaude

“Christo und Jeanne-Claude. Paris. New York. Grenzenlos,” a major exhibition at Schloss Gottorf in Schleswig, Germany, presents preparatory studies, photographs, scale models, and sculptures from the 50s and 60s. Open now till Sept. 3. <a href="/landesmuseen/">Tiroler Landesmuseen</a> #Christo #ChristoJeanneClaude
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Selected Works, an exhibition at Gagosian Basel, marks the 25th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Wrapped Trees project, realized in 1998. On view are several studies for the artists’ renowned site-specific artworks as well as early sculptures. Till Oct. 28. #Christo

Selected Works, an exhibition at <a href="/Gagosian/">Gagosian</a> Basel, marks the 25th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Wrapped Trees project, realized in 1998. On view are several studies for the artists’ renowned site-specific artworks as well as early sculptures. Till Oct. 28. #Christo
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Two years ago today, L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped was unveiled and visited by 6M people. Since its dismantling, all materials have been recycled and will soon have a new life in the very same city of Paris, thanks to @parleyfortheoceans. Stay tuned for exciting details to come!

Two years ago today, L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped was unveiled and visited by 6M people. Since its dismantling, all materials have been recycled and will soon have a new life in the very same city of Paris, thanks to @parleyfortheoceans. Stay tuned for exciting details to come!
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Christo's wrapped Arc de Triomphe will get a new lease of life at the Paris 2024 Olympics—with material from the monumental work being recycled for the games theartnewspaper.com/2023/09/19/chr…

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Christo: Early Works at London’s 4 Princelet Street (Oct. 6–22) is the inaugural project in the new #GagosianOpen series. Dealing with ideas of movement and migration, the presented works underline Christo’s experience as a refugee, echoed by the building’s long history. #Christo

Christo: Early Works at London’s 4 Princelet Street (Oct. 6–22) is the inaugural project in the new #GagosianOpen series. Dealing with ideas of movement and migration, the presented works underline Christo’s experience as a refugee, echoed by the building’s long history. #Christo
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“Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless,” a major exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery, features preparatory studies, photographs, scale models, and sculptures ranging from their early collaborations to monumental artworks and The Mastaba project. Till Jan. 22. Saatchi Gallery

“Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Boundless,” a major exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery, features preparatory studies, photographs, scale models, and sculptures ranging from their early collaborations to monumental artworks and The Mastaba project. Till Jan. 22. <a href="/saatchi_gallery/">Saatchi Gallery</a>
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30 years ago today, on Feb. 24, 1994, the German parliament voted on Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Wrapped Reichstag project in a 70-minute debate and finally approved its realization by 292 votes to 223. It was the first time a parliament had discussed a work of art. #Christo

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“Christo und Jeanne-Claude: Ein Leben für die Kunst,” an exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Lindau, Germany, presents a multifaceted journey through the artists' lives and work, including photographs, editions, drawings, collages, and objects. Open through Oct. 13. #Christo

“Christo und Jeanne-Claude: Ein Leben für die Kunst,” an exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Lindau, Germany, presents a multifaceted journey through the artists' lives and work, including photographs, editions, drawings, collages, and objects. Open through Oct. 13. #Christo
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Happy Birthday, Christo and Jeanne-Claude! Christo’s sculpture “Wrapped 1961 Beetle Saloon” (1963–2014) is currently on view at Art Basel Unlimited 2024. #Christo Gagosian Art Basel

Happy Birthday, Christo and Jeanne-Claude!

Christo’s sculpture “Wrapped 1961 Beetle Saloon” (1963–2014) is currently on view at Art Basel Unlimited 2024.

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Christo's "56 Barrels" is back on display at the Kröller-Müller Museum after a thorough restoration. An accompanying exhibition, which traces the history of the sculpture through preparatory drawings, collages, and photographs, is on view through October 20. #Christo

Christo's "56 Barrels" is back on display at the Kröller-Müller Museum after a thorough restoration. An accompanying exhibition, which traces the history of the sculpture through preparatory drawings, collages, and photographs, is on view through October 20. #Christo
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The Newport Art Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Ocean Front project with an exhibition of original collages, drawings, archival materials, and documentary photographs. On view through Dec. 29. #Christo

The Newport Art Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Ocean Front project with an exhibition of original collages, drawings, archival materials, and documentary photographs. On view through Dec. 29. #Christo
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Out now: 'The Christo Interviews' brings together a decade of conversations in ten interviews between Serpentine's Artistic Director, Hans Ulrich Obrist, and Christo. Published by HENI. #Christo

Out now: 'The Christo Interviews' brings together a decade of conversations in ten interviews between Serpentine's Artistic Director, <a href="/HUObrist/">Hans Ulrich Obrist</a>, and Christo. Published by <a href="/HENI/">HENI</a>. #Christo
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Surrounded Islands project put Miami on the map in May 1983. To foster the legacy of the project, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale has now been designated as the permanent home for the Surrounded Islands documentation exhibition. #Christo NSU Art Museum

Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Surrounded Islands project put Miami on the map in May 1983. To foster the legacy of the project, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale has now been designated as the permanent home for the Surrounded Islands documentation exhibition. #Christo <a href="/nsuartmuseum/">NSU Art Museum</a>
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'Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Wrapped, Tied, Stacked' is now on view at Museum Würth in Künzelsau, Germany. The exhibition features some 120 pieces from the Würth Collection, which holds the world's largest group of works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. #Christo #WürthCollection

'Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Wrapped, Tied, Stacked' is now on view at Museum Würth in Künzelsau, Germany. The exhibition features some 120 pieces from the Würth Collection, which holds the world's largest group of works by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. #Christo #WürthCollection
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The Gates turns 20 next year. Together with @theshedny, @centralparknyc and @bloombergdotorg, we bring the installation back to life through an extensive exhibition at The Shed and an AR experience in Central Park, both starting Feb. 12. Stay tuned! #thegates #christojeanneclaude

The Gates turns 20 next year. Together with @theshedny, @centralparknyc and @bloombergdotorg, we bring the installation back to life through an extensive exhibition at The Shed and an AR experience in Central Park, both starting Feb. 12. Stay tuned! #thegates #christojeanneclaude
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In September 2025, to mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Pont Neuf Wrapped, artist JR plans to create an immersive installation temporarily transforming the Pont-Neuf into a giant cave. #ChristoJeanneClaude #JR #Paris

In September 2025, to mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Pont Neuf Wrapped, artist JR plans to create an immersive installation temporarily transforming the Pont-Neuf into a giant cave. #ChristoJeanneClaude #JR #Paris