Artist
Christo
1935–2020 · Bulgarian-born American
Christo Vladimirov Javacheff developed temporary environmental projects with Jeanne-Claude that altered buildings, landscapes and public infrastructure through wrapping, fabric, color and large-scale intervention. The projects were self-financed through the sale of preparatory drawings and works, allowing unusual independence from sponsors and commissions.
Installation; drawing; environmental art
Major Works
- 1969Wrapped Coast, Little Bay, Australia →
- 1972Valley Curtain →
- 1972–76Running Fence →
- 1980–83Surrounded Islands →
- 1975–85The Pont Neuf Wrapped →
- 1984–91The Umbrellas →
- 1971–95Wrapped Reichstag →
- 1979–2005The Gates →
- 2014–16The Floating Piers →
- 1961–2021L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped →
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
