Yes, it was Christo who built the long fence in California. Interestingly enough, Christo's best works are probably most easily appreciated when they're well photographed. I've seen some stunning shots of the fence. That seems to be true of the Central Park gates as well. The pattern of orange gates weaving their way through the leafless trees is the artistry of this work. I find it quite beautiful and wish I could see it in person. As Christo explains, it doesn't mean anything. It's nothing more than a pretty picture, which will soon be erased. I find much of his work silly and irrelevant, such as the cloking of the Reichstag and the island surround. But I think the Central Park gates are quite compelling. Paul
> On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:28:39 -0500, Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Ya don't know about Christo and Jeanne Claude? > > When I saw Peter's post mentioning Christo, the name rang a bell, but > that's all. He's not the guy who built the great huge long fence > clothed in fabric in California about 10 or 15 years ago, is he? > > > My shot was 1980, he wrapped the Washington Square arch. > > Now there is this gross orange thing called "The Gates" in Central > > Park... . > > (check out the other replies -- oh wait, who knows if you are even getting > > them?) > > > > p.s. don't ferget yr chores :) > > Yes, Mom... <LOL> > > cheers, > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson >
