{"product_id":"christo-and-jeanne-claude-the-gates-9783822835623","title":"Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description_text_headlines\" class=\"margin-bottom\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaffron in the city: A colossal installation in New York's Central Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description_text\" class=\"margin-bottom\"\u003eFebruary 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,\u003cem\u003eThe Gates\u003c\/em\u003e 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, \u003cem\u003eThe Gates\u003c\/em\u003e were assembled and installed by thousands of paid workers. Completed on February 12, 2005, \u003cem\u003eThe Gates\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Collector’s Edition is \u003cstrong\u003elimited to 5,000 copies, signed and numbered by Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Wolfgang Volz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach copy comes with a 24 x 24 cm (9.4 x 9.4 in.) piece of the fabric used for the work of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 104 preparatory drawings and collages, as well as 900 important documents, engineering drawings, technical data, maps, and 1,441 photographs from 1979 to 2005.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third volume in our Christo and Jeanne-Claude collector’s series, complementing \u003cem\u003eWrapped Reichstag, Berlin,\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Umbrellas, Japan–USA\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christo \u0026 Jeanne-Claude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48295523090683,"sku":"9783822835623","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_e7425aaa-ebee-42de-8c7f-88cf1b784160.jpg?v=1779995297","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/christo-and-jeanne-claude-the-gates-9783822835623","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}