Christo (1935-2020) & Guillebon, Jeanne-Claude de (1935-2009)
Christo (1935-2020) & Guillebon, Jeanne-Claude de (1935-2009)
Creator details
Name
Christo (1935-2020) & Guillebon, Jeanne-Claude de (1935-2009)
Biography
Bulgarian-born, but American citizen from 1973. Known for his 'empaquetage' (packaging) in which objects or buildings are wrapped. His ambitious projects include wrapping the Pont Neuf in Paris and the Reichstag in Berlin. Also known for his landscape projects such as the 'Running Fence' in California. Creates large-scale installation pieces with his wife, Jeanne-Claude.