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Christo's Gates: Frederick Law Olmsted 's Vision
When the nineteenth century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed New York's Central Park, he aspired to preserve the natural landscape. What would Olmsted have to say about the brilliant orange Gates created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude...(Continue Reading)
Christo's Gates: Against An Art Deco Skyline
New York City's dignified art deco buildings overlooked the flowing orange nylon panels erected by Christo & Jeanne-Claude. See photos of the 16-day temporary installation in Central Park....(Continue Reading)The Gates, February 12 - 27, 2005
A brief photographic walking tour of The Gates, a project brought to you by the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Contributing Editor Stan Parchin strolled New York City's Central Park in a loop around the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from Fifth Aven...(Continue Reading)New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art-- art museum New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art: New York City photos at Travelwithkids.about.com....(Continue Reading)Christo's Gates: Art, Architecture, Or Trash?
In less than a week, the 7,500 bright orange gates in New York's Central Park will be dismantled. The colorful, controversial art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude was designed to be enjoyed (or scorned) for only sixteen days. Strolling......(Continue Reading)
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