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Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrap the world : the story of two groundbreaking environmental artists

Neri, Greg (Author). Haidle, Elizabeth, 1974- (Added Author).

Their projects made people smile or made them mad. They made people see again. When they first met, Christo was a poor refugee, and Jeanne-Claude knew nothing about art, but they were both rule-breakers and kindred spirits. Christo's innovative creations--everyday objects wrapped to make people reconsider them--sparked Jeanne-Claude's imagination. Thus began their lifelong partnership as husband and wife, and as artistic collaborators whose once-in-a-lifetime public installations captivated viewers and asked: What is art? Who does it belong to? And how can it help us reimagine the world around us? Accompanied by Elizabeth Haidle's wonderfully stylish illustrations, award-winning author G. Neri takes readers through the remarkable career of a daring duo and a fascinating discussion about the nature of art itself. Realized as an imagined conversation between Christo and Jeanne-Claude, this compelling book features back matter about the couple, an author's note, a bibliography, and a collection of fun facts about the artists and their work.

Book  - 2023
J 709.2 Ner
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  • ISBN: 9781536216615 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description print
    1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm
  • Edition First edition.
  • Publisher 2023

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and filmography.