THE FLOATING PIERS, LAKE ISEO, ITALY (2014-2016)

“Christo lived his life to the fullest, not only dreaming up what seemed impossible, but realizing it.”

The art world has lost one of its great innovators with the death of Christo. The artist, who along with his wife Jeanne-Claude, was known for his large, ephemeral environmental installations, passed away on May 31, 2020 of natural causes. He was 84.

Whether he was surrounding islands in Miami with pink fabric or wrapping famous monuments, Christo’s installations were a stunning display of ingenuity. “Christo lived his life to the fullest, not only dreaming up what seemed impossible but realizing it,” said his office in a statement. “Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s artwork brought people together in shared experiences across the globe, and their work lives on in our hearts and memories.”[…]

VALLEY CURTAIN, RIFLE, COLORADO (1970-1972)

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