The Controversial Environmental Artwork of Christo and Jean-Claude

David DeFranza
Living / Culture
November 20, 2009

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christo umbrellas photo

Working as environmental artists, Christo and Jean-Claude created installations that altered viewers' relationship with the landscape.


For this, one of their early works, umbrellas were placed across the countryside in Japan. Once installed, the umbrellas drew onlookers, became picnic spots, and even served as wedding alters.

Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

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