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Own a rare MCA offset lithograph commemorating Christo’s “Wrap In Wrap Out” exhibition. The print showcases the first public building wrapped by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the United States. This four-color offset lithograph with a gold foil stamp on 110 lb. Crane Lettra Cover stock captures the excitement of the groundbreaking exhibition. Limited to 200 editions, it’s a must-have for art collectors and Christo and Jeanne-Claude fans.
Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, known simply as Christo, was a Bulgarian-born artist who became known for his large-scale environmental installations, often involving the wrapping of buildings or landscapes in fabric or plastic. He worked in collaboration with his wife, Jeanne-Claude, until her death in 2009.
Christo was heavily influenced by the European avant-garde movements of the 20th century, particularly Dada and Surrealism. He was also inspired by the Land Art movement, which sought to create art that was integrated into the natural landscape. Christo’s own work often had political undertones, and he saw his temporary installations as a way of questioning the status quo and challenging people’s perceptions of public spaces.
Some of Christo’s most famous works include the wrapping of the Reichstag in Berlin in 1995, the installation of giant umbrellas in Japan and California in 1991, and the wrapping of the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris in 1985. Christo’s work was often controversial and provoked debate and discussion about the role of art in public spaces, as well as issues such as environmentalism and urban planning.
Christo’s legacy continues to inspire artists and architects around the world, and his work is recognized as an important contribution to the history of contemporary art. The limited-edition poster commemorating his exhibition at the MCA is a rare and valuable piece that captures the spirit of his groundbreaking work.
| Dimensions | 22.3x30in |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unnumbered from the documented limited edition of 200 |
| Signature | Signed |
| SKU | 924802-1921 |
Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and Jeanne-Claude were a married couple who created environmental works of art. Christo and Jeanne-Claude were born on the same day, June 13, 1935; Christo in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, and Jeanne-Claude in Morocco. They first met in Paris in October 1958 when Christo painted a portrait of Jeanne-Claude's mother. They then fell in love through creating art work together.
Their works include the wrapping of the Reichstag in Berlin and the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris, the 24-mile (39 km)-long artwork called Running Fence in Sonoma and Marin counties in California, and The Gates in New York City's Central Park.
Credit was given to "Christo" only, until 1994, when the outdoor works and large indoor installations were retroactively credited to "Christo and Jeanne-Claude". They flew in separate planes: in case one crashed, the other could continue their work.
Jeanne-Claude died, aged 74, on November 18, 2009, from complications of a brain aneurysm.
Although their work is visually impressive and often controversial as a result of its scale, the artists have repeatedly denied that their projects contain any deeper meaning than their immediate aesthetic impact. The purpose of their art, they contend, is simply to create works of art for joy and beauty and to create new ways of seeing familiar landscapes. Art critic David Bourdon has described Christo's wrappings as a "revelation through concealment." To his critics Christo replies, "I am an artist, and I have to have courage ... Do you know that I don't have any artworks that exist? They all go away when they're finished. Only the preparatory drawings, and collages are left, giving my works an almost legendary character. I think it takes much greater courage to create things to be gone than to create things that will remain."
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