Wikipedia Entry
Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon (1935–2009), known as Christo and Jeanne-Claude, were artists noted for their large-scale, site-specific environmental installations, often large landmarks and landscape elements wrapped in fabric, including the Wrapped Reichstag, The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Running Fence in California, and The Gates in New York City’s Central Park.
Artworks by Christo
Christo, Surrounded Islands (Project for Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida), 1983
artwork
Graphite, charcoal, pastel, wax crayon, enamel paint, fabric sample, and photostat map
© Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation
Christo, The Gates, Project for Central Park, 1984
artwork
Graphite, charcoal, pastel, and wax crayon
100 Highlights
© Christo
Featured Exhibitions
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Christo Drawings: A Gift from the Maria Bechily and Scott Hodes Collection
Christo (born Christo Vladmirov Javacheff) and his wife and artistic collaborator Jeanne-Claude made an inestimable impact on the history of art since the mid-20th century. Together, they created large-scale, ephemeral, public art projects, involving dramatic interventions in carefully selected outdoor locations. With a career that spans nearly six decades, their work has helped to expand…
