Christo Javacheff (1935-2020) and his wife, Jeanne-Claude de Guillebon (1935-2009) temporarily transformed landscapes and structures with their monumental installations. Projects such as Running Fence (1976) in California, Wrapped Reichstag (1995) and The Gates (2005) in New York’s Central Park, exemplify the couple’s global reach and sheer ingenuity. Underling their practice is a sensitivity towards materials and a boundless ambition which has resulted in colossal and yet, outstandingly elegant results. For example, Running Fence required over 24 miles (39km) of white, nylon fabric, and The Gates covered an impressive 23 miles (37km), both illuminating the exceptional lengths reached by the two visionaries.
In 2018 our gallery held a major exhibition of Christo’s work and have since continued to uphold his legacy. All works displayed in the catalogue are available for purchase.
