Christo and Jeanne-Claude were a legendary artistic duo known for their monumental, site-specific environmental installations. Born in Bulgaria and Morocco respectively, they met in Paris in 1958 and began a lifelong partnership that would redefine the boundaries of public art. Their work, which included wrapping buildings, bridges, and landscapes, brought wonder and joy to audiences worldwide.
"Wrapped book", book wrapped in canvas and with string.
Transforming Landscapes and Urban Spaces
Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s projects were characterized by their ambitious scale and ephemeral nature. Notable works include Wrapped Coast, Little Bay, Sydney (1968–69), Running Fence, California (1972–76), Surrounded Islands, Miami (1980–83), Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin (1995), and The Gates, Central Park, New York (2005). Each project required years of planning and was funded entirely by the artists themselves.
"Orange Store Front", clubbed for 11 305 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk.
Legacy and Global Impact
After Jeanne-Claude’s death in 2009, Christo continued their practice, realizing projects such as The Floating Piers, Lake Iseo (2016) and L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, Paris (2021). Their work is represented in major museums and collections worldwide. Christo and Jeanne-Claude remain icons of contemporary art, celebrated for their visionary approach and commitment to making the impossible possible.