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Christo, the Gates - The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005 (Hardcover, Collectors ed)
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Christo, the Gates - The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005 (Hardcover, Collectors ed)
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February 2005 marked the ephemeral installation of a monumental
work of art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in New York City's Central
Park. First conceived in 1979 and rejected by New York City
government in 1981, the project was approved by Mayor Michael
Bloomberg's 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 Park's 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. This special
collector's volume documents the entire project from conception to
realization. Designed by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, with texts by
Jonathan Henery and photographs by exclusive photographer Wolfgang
Volz, this limited-edition volume is the ultimate book object for
fans and collectors who want a lasting and unique souvenir of this
remarkable work of art. This Collector's Edition is limited to
5,000 copies, signed and numbered by Christo and Jeanne-Claude and
Wolfgang Volz. Each copy comes with a 24 X 24 cm (9.4 X 9.4 in.)
piece of the fabric used for the work of art. It contains 104
preparatory drawings and collages, as well as 900 important
documents, engineering drawings, technical data, maps, and 1,441
photographs from 1979 to 2005. This is the third volume in our
Christo and Jeanne-Claude collector's series, complementing Wrapped
Reichstag, Berlin, and The Umbrellas, Japan - USA.
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