Christo and Jeanne-Claude book. The Gates - Taschen

The third volume from their collector's edition of Christo and Jeanne-Claude celebrates The Gates in Central Park, New York. This book, developed by the artists themselves, documents the entire project from concept to completion. It includes over 100 drawings and collages, as well as more than 1,000 photographs of the projects and a commemorative fabric.

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