Donation marks a collector's life Apr 4, 2008
After befriending Christo and his wife, Jeanne-Claude, in New York - he cold-called them and invited himself over - he brought them to Sydney in 1969, and they created their first big landscape work, at Little Bay. Christo's The Wrapped Coast became Kaldor's "Art Project 1". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A colossal private sale by the heirs of a dealer Apr 4, 2008
During the 1960s and '70s she introduced American Pop artists to Europeans, and European artists like Christo, Baselitz and the British duo Gilbert and George to Americans. In addition to selling art Sonnabend enjoyed holding on to her favorites, and over the years she amassed hundreds of works of art and outstanding examples of 20th-century furniture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
$35m collection given to NSW gallery Apr 3, 2008
The collection, which has been built up by the prominent Australian art patron John Kaldor over 50 years, contains 260 works by a who's who of contemporary artists including Christo, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg, Sol LeWitt and Andreas Gursky ... Some of the artists became his friends and in 1969 he persuaded Christo and his wife to travel to Sydney to create Wrapped Coast - One Million Square Feet, Little Bay, Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Benefactor makes record art donation Apr 3, 2008
The 260 works span five decades of international contemporary art, and include heavyweights such as Sol LeWitt, Robert Rauschenberg, Christo and Jeff Koons many of whom are friends of the former textiles manufacturer ... "To collect was my way of participating in the excitement, in the creative energy of contemporary art," he said, surrounded by a newly-donated piece by photographer Andreas Gursky, a sculpture by LeWitt and one of Christo's signature wrapped objects ... "My home began to be... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
End of Mills Candidacy in Sight: a prophecy in fulfillment Mar 4, 2008
During a recent evangelical mission to Ghana during which I visited the famous Musama Disco Christo Church at Mozano (Gomoa Ehyiem) in the Central region and prayed with many mighty men of God, I posed this delicate question to them. The men of God seemed no better informed than the University professors I spoke with. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ovation to Launch VOD Service Feb 28, 2008
Among the series and specials that will appear on Ovation s VOD menu are series like Art & the City, The Genius of Photography and Bathroom Divas, as well as a selection of documentaries such as The Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain and Christo in Paris. Content obtained by way of Ovation s partnerships with local cultural institutions, like Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art and the Harlem School of the Arts, will also be available through the VOD service. (MediaWeek.com)
Critic's corner Feb 26, 2008
THE SAFFRON ARCHESThe Gates10 p.m., HBOThis documentary looks at the installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude that stood in Central Park for 16 days in February 2005 ... This documentary looks at the installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude that stood in Central Park for 16 days in February 2005. (Boston Globe)
Watch Christo and Jeanne-Claude's saffron flags fly in "The Gates" Feb 26, 2008
Tuesday: Watch the saffron flags fly in Antonio Ferrera and Albert Maysles' film about Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates." Plus: What did you think of "A Raisin in the Sun" on Monday ... Tuesday: Watch the saffron flags fly in Antonio Ferrera and Albert Maysles' film about Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates." Plus: What did you think of "A Raisin in the Sun" on Monday. (Salon)
Documentary opens up creation of 'The Gates' Feb 25, 2008
Wolfgand Volz This undated photo provided by HBO shows Christo and Jeanne-Claude's project "The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005." ... The program debuts at 10 p.m. tomorrow, the third anniversary of artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude's monumental artwork/event "The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005," which drew thousands during 16 cold winter days in 2005, becoming a city celebration and a media phenomenon ... There is humor also, especially in Jeanne-Claude's remarks,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
TV Lookout: Highlights Feb. 24-March 1 Feb 24, 2008
One is the artistic partnership of Christo and Jeanne-Claude, husband-and-wife creators of projects like "The Running Fence Marin and Sonoma Counties, California 1972-76" and "The Umbrellas, Japan-U.S.A. 1984-91." For 16 days in February 2005, they installed 7,503 saffron-colored gates and fabric panels in Manhattan's Central Park ... In 1979 he was asked by Christo and Jeanne-Claude to film their efforts pitching "The Gates" to New York City officials and civic groups ... Not to mention... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Red Campaign Comes to Sothebys Feb 18, 2008
Only one piece went unsold, a sketch by Christo, which failed to meet the minimum reserve price ... Second, it is no surprise that the only unsold item at the art auction was by Christo ... and I hate most of Christo s art. (New York Times)
Times fall following release of new swim suits Feb 18, 2008
Photo: Steve Christo. February 18, 2008 - 5:04PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Schenectady-born director makes big Feb 16, 2008
Crowds pass through Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates," a massive piece of conceptual art in New York's Central Park, during its two week installation in February 2005 ... Schenectady-born filmmaker Antonio Ferrera, left, co-directed the documentary account of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'Gates' project's history with legendary filmmaker Albert Maysles ... So the brainchild of internationally known artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude sat unrealized from 1979 until 2005, when Mayor Michael... (Albany Times Union)
Artist brings Western life, cowboys to canvas Feb 16, 2008
All of his hard work has paid off, as he is now a noted local artist who recently concluded an exhibit of his work at the Sangre de Christo Arts Center in Pueblo. His work is also represented at the L.I.W. Cargo Gallery in Colorado Springs. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
The Art Book for Children Feb 14, 2008
The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris; Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The Rehearsal by Degas. (Suite101.com)
For the record Feb 5, 2008
Correction: Because of a reporting error, in Sunday's Movies section gave a wrong date for an HBO airing of the documentary "The Gates," about the art installation of the same name by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. HBO will broadcast the film Feb. 26. (Boston Globe)
Acclaimed Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude Speak at Concordia University Feb 4, 2008
MONTREAL, Feb. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, internationally acclaimed artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude will deliver a lecture at Concordia University as part of the Concordia Student Union's annual Speaker Series ... Christo and Jeanne-Claude are two of the most important artists of recent decades. (Canada Newswire)
Fun in the Arizona sun Jan 31, 2008
Gates' to Boston Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude will be in Boston next week for a screening of the HBO documentary "The Gates," named for their 2005 public art project in New York's Central Park. Best known for their temporary, large-scale projects (such as wrapping Berlin's Reichstag in fabric back in 1995), the artists are the subject of the film, which will be shown at the MFA Feb. 8. (Boston Globe)
New Wine Bar Jan 29, 2008
On the walls are framed photos of artist Christo s fabric installations. One of the owners, Patrice, says she expects the artwork to change out every six weeks or so. (Suite101.com)
Art without the artist Jan 7, 2008
Who would expect Richard Serra to hand-install one of his thousand-ton steel sculptures, or for Christo and Jeanne-Claude to be out in Central Park hanging the 23 miles of nylon panels that made up "The Gates". But when viewing more intimate works, especially sculpture and painting, part of the appeal has always been standing in the presence of the unique hand of the artist. (Boston Globe)
Pleasing brush stroke Dec 27, 2007
Christo himself couldn't have applied a more perfect brush stroke to the mountainside. I find the accidental embellishment quite pleasing to the eye. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Wrap artists return to their hard rock roots Dec 15, 2007
the artists Jeanne-Claude and Christo revisited Little Bay this week and found it much changed, like themselves ... After their long flight from New York to Sydney on Thursday, Christo and Jeanne-Claude made straight for the cliffs at Little Bay, which they famously wrapped in fabric almost 40 years ago ... "Only the fabric is missing," said Christo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Wrap Artist Loses Her Pants Dec 9, 2007
" Mingling in the opulent aerie of Vendome Press publisher Alexis Gregory were John Loeb Jr. (the book highlights his collection), Sharon Handler, Richard Turley, Christopher Mason (back from Shanghai) and Geoffrey Thomas (off to Marakesh). Francophile philanthropist Florence van der Kemp, still chic at 94, disclosed, I never smoked, drank only red wine, and had only five lovers, including my three husbands.". . (New York Post -- Gossip)
A fang and claw bared early Dec 8, 2007
Photo: Steve Christo ... 470307Steve Christohttp://www ... 6040Steve Christohttp://www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama Dec 6, 2007
Curated by Randy Rosenberg, formerly the curator for the art collections of The World Bank and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the roster of artists includes: Marina Abramovic, Seyed Alavi, Jane Alexander, El Anatsui, Laurie Anderson, Ken Aptekar, Richard Avedon, Kirsten Bahrs Janssen, Chase Bailey, Tayseer Baraket, Sanford Biggers, Phil Borges, Dove Bradshaw, Guy Buffet, Dario Campanile, Andy Cao, Squeak Carnwath, Enrique Martinez Celaya, Chuck Close, Constantino Ciervo, Christo... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Rock Hall of Fame profile, more attractions Nov 17, 2007
It was here that Clevelanders first saw the works of Lichtenstein, Warhol and Christo. Today, celebrated and emerging artists find a home. (USA Today -- Life)
In Atlanta, art where'd you least expect it Nov 14, 2007
Petrirena, who first proposed putting art on the side of a bus, said he is fascinated with art that is both temporary and public, such as the environmental installations of the Bulgarian artist Christo, who created the 24-mile long "Running Fence" in Marin County, Calif. and "The Gates" in New York City's Central Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Boss says Purple Moon will get job done Nov 6, 2007
Photo: Steve Christo. John Schell and Craig YoungNovember 6, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boston as a tourist attraction is more work than fun Oct 28, 2007
(He also cited the gigantic orange art installation by Christo in Central Park two years ago and asked, "Can you imagine that happening in Boston?"). "Huge numbers of people still come here for history, but it's changed. It's harder," says Peter Drummey, librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, who does a lot of historical outreach with students. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Chinese contemporary art Oct 20, 2007
The Buddhist structure is wrapped in white fabric in the manner of Christo ... At 132,500, "Christo's Temple of Heaven" nearly doubled their expectations. (International Herald Tribune)
First with the news: the Herald scoops the pool Oct 18, 2007
Steven Siewert won two photographic nominations, with Lisa Wiltse, Glen Campbell, Craig Golding, Steve Christo and Kate Geraghty also being named as finalists. Their fellow photographers Tim Clayton, James Brickwood, and Dallas Kilponen were commended by the judges. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prison bake at Bondi's arresting development Oct 1, 2007
Since 1969, when Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the coastline at Little Bay, Kaldor has been bringing contemporary art from around the world to Sydney. Schneider, who won the prestigious Golden Lion Award at the 2001 Venice Biennale, is famous for his politically incisive and often disturbing art. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW Sep 14, 2007
name is for a nonexistent name. Chris Walken tugs his hair five minutes a day to. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Rich pickings put budding artists and Buddhas on a pedestal Aug 30, 2007
Likewise, collectors and philanthropists such as John Kaldor, whose Kaldor Projects brought Nam June Paik and Christo and others to Sydney, have a life-long dedication to contemporary art that defeats any suggestion of opportunism. The business world, meanwhile, has long known about the tax benefits of a permanent art collection. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
At $3m, Diva and foal doing very well Aug 18, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Craig YoungAugust 18, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
MILL VALLEYFertile ground for lessons on rebirth Jul 31, 2007
" Other donations started pouring in, thanks to solicitations by Budish. There were 60 rose plants from Jackson ns, more than $5,000 from the local Whole Foods, $1,500 from the school's PTA, and $1,000 donated by the local 24 Hour Fitness to buy 120,000 ladybugs to be released in the garden. (They eat aphids.) Budish visited nurseries to ask for moribund plants that she would bring back to life. She even sent a letter to the installation artist Christo, asking for art for the children's garden.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Saluting public art Jul 17, 2007
That's what drove Christo Javacheff when he erected his stunning and controversial Running Fence across 24 miles of western Sonoma County in 1976. The Running Fence's impermanence was part of it ultimate appeal, but for more than a year much of Sonoma County was involved in, or commenting on, the creation of a process and a project (both in opposition and support) that surpassed everyone's imagination and left even some vehement opponents gaping and muttering, "Damn! That's beautiful.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Six miles of hair in avant-garde work at Dartmouth Jul 7, 2007
Hundreds of volunteers help Christo and Jeanne-Claude produce their extravagant environmental sculptures, for example, and artists of the "relational aesthetics" school regularly engage the public in the production and consumption of their works. The New York-based artist Rirkrit Tiravanija , for example, is known for cooking and serving free Thai food as his art. (Boston Globe)
Oh, Canada! Your lilacs are moose-free! Jul 1, 2007
It pays to know what they don't like to eat if you don't want to have to wrap your flowering shrubs and trees so the garden looks like your designer was Christo. Of course, that doesn't leave us a lot of variety as they eat damn near anything. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Gay Lawyers Come Out as Firms Push Diversity to Attract Clients, Talent Jun 8, 2007
Representing Christo ... Hodes, 69, represents the artists Christo and Jeanne- Claude. (Bloomberg)
New lease of life for New Realism at Paris show Jun 3, 2007
Also among them were Daniel Spoerri, Gerard Deschamps, Niki de Saint Phalle, Mimmo Rotella and Christo; all gathered around Pierre Restany with his notion of New Realism, so far removed from the abstractionism of the 1950s in Paris. In opposition to abstract notions in art, the works of Nouveau Realism returned to the relationship of the artist toward representations of the real world, by using the body and other objects: accumulations of artifacts, rubbish bins, lacerated canvases, collages or... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Masterpiece Up For Bid Apr 29, 2007
Inspired By Christo, Columnist Looks For His Inner Artist ... Morley Safer On 69-Year-Old Wrap Artists Christo e Claude ... The artist Christo calls it The Gates. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Global warming heats up Tribeca Apr 9, 2007
Artist Christo's 2005 Gates installation in Central Park is the subject of a docu that will screen on the Tribeca fest's closing night ... In 1979, artists Christo and his wife, Jeanne-Claude, proposed one of the largest public art installations in history: a "golden river" of 7,500 fabric-paneled gates in Central Park. (Variety)
From trash to toys, New Realism goes on display in Paris retrospective Mar 29, 2007
For example, artist Christo's 1963 toy horse is wrapped and bound with twine like a child's birthday present, but the horse's tail peeks out of the wrapping ... They were joined later by others, including sculptors Cesar, Niki de Saint Phalle and Christo. (North County Times)
T00004000he View from Florida-Ville Mar 28, 2007
El Paso has considered commissioning a giant piece of public art by the artist Christo for the border it shares with Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. What's next. (FastCompany)
Bread or Roses? Mar 21, 2007
It s possible that the sale of the O Keeffe, which was previously housed at the McNay along with many of the artworks now at Christie s, would upset any San Antonio art lover as would the sale of pieces by Joseph Stella, Robert Indiana, Christo, Jean Cocteau, and others that the Endowment is selling. But the artworks once belonged to the estate of Robert L.B. Tobin, the theatrical and theater-loving philanthropist who died in 2000. (San Antonio Current, TX)
The giving column Mar 2, 2007
Many years passed and the boy did not come back, but conceptual artist Christo came by and said, "Column, I want to make a billion copies of you and cover the Reichstag!" ... "The Astrodome ... Clark Bars! Brilliant!" Christo exclaimed. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Solomon finds wisdom in school of hard knocks Feb 28, 2007
Photo: Steve Christo. Jamie PandaramFebruary 28, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Call to loosen up as lycra outfits a real bummer Feb 8, 2007
Photo: Steve Christo and Paul Harris. Jamie PandaramFebruary 8, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
From Sun City to Manchester Feb 1, 2007
Transkei's attorney general, Christo Nel, pursued Kerzner without success. Charges were dropped in 1993. (Guardian Unlimited)
Space Banana to Soar Over Texas Jan 30, 2007
Like a Quebecois Christo, Saez specializes in outlandish art installations. His previous work includes coloring the water in the Louvre's fountains and releasing a fleet of inflated white crosses into the Montreal skies. (Wired News)
New York's Museum of Modern Art features public art movie project on outer walls Jan 20, 2007
In February 2005, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude brought more than 7,500 metal gates draped with orange fabric to Central Park. The project, "The Gates," was credited with bringing in about 4 million visitors and generating 254 million for the local economy. (North County Times)
A big-screen vision of the big city's flesh and blood Jan 15, 2007
Tomorrow evening, the multimedia artist Doug Aitken will roll out the largest public art project in this city since Christo and his wife took over Central Park two years ago with nothing but chutzpah and $20-million worth of orange shower curtains. For the next month, every evening from 5 to 10 p.. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
MCASD; A landmark arrival Jan 15, 2007
The museum has always had a considerable international reputation reaching back to the late 1960s and 1970s, when, under previous directors Thomas Tibbs and Sebastian Lefty Adler, it collected work by pivotal minimalist artists Frank Stella and Donald Judd, pop figures such as Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg and so-called new realists like Christo. MCASD tosses a celebration, and you're invited. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Read More... Jan 12, 2007
The Quixote "city" looks like a Christo installation - red nylon pup tents lined single file along a grayish canal built by Napoleon in 1825 to bring clean water into the city. (Christian Science Monitor ). (Disinformation)
Crazy Johns steps out of his comfort zone Jan 11, 2007
Photo: Steve Christo. Trevor MarshallseaJanuary 11, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Why not a banana over Texas?' Jan 9, 2007
Some have suggested parallels between the work of Mr. Saez and the artist Christo, who has famously wrapped islands and buildings and, in 2005, hung bolts of saffron fabric on thousands of arches built in New York's Central Park ... Although the banana project is Christo-like in its grandeur, the online images are actually more reminiscent of Andy Warhol's famous cover for the 1967 album The Velvet Underground and Nico. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
