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Farewell to Christo. Master of land art

June 25, 2020
Christo and Jeanne-Claude

On Sunday, May 31, it was announced that the artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, known as Christo, had passed away in New York City at the age of 84.

His career spans a long list of completed works and just as many that remain unrealized, yet all share a clear commitment to transcending disciplinary boundaries. His latest work, titled *L'Arc de Triomphe, Envuelto. Project for Paris, Place de l'Étoile*, is scheduled to open on September 18, 2020.

Christo, who was of Hungarian origin, gained international recognition for his land art projects, which consisted of large-scale interventions in natural or built environments.

Most of his works were created in collaboration with his partner and wife, Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon.

The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, France, will host the exhibition *Christo et Jeanne-Claude. Paris!* from July 1, 2020, to October 19, 2020. Visitors can attend the exhibition despite the pandemic by booking a visit in advance.