In 1979, artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude developed a monumental project meant for New York City’s Central Park, known as The Gates. Comprised of several thousand steel structures (or ...
the exhibition 'Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York City' explores the artists’ legacy through drawings, models, and a scale model of Central Park.
It featured 7,503 steel structures adorned with flowing saffron-colored banners, and spanned 23 winding miles in Central Park. In 2005, Christo and Jeanne-Claude brought some color to the city ...
Here's how you can re-experience this beloved public artwork from 2005.
"The Gates," which landed 7,503 arches across New York's Central Park in 2005, returns in virtual form. Christo and Jeanne-Claude are pictured at The Gates in New York City in February 2005.