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What kind of fabric did Christo and Jeanne-Claude use?

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What kind of fabric did Christo and Jeanne-Claude use?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude, best known for their L’Arc de Triomphe, wrapped art piece in Paris, used recyclable polypropylene fabric for the wrapping. For other displays of art, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have used a variety of fabrics, including nylon. Shop a variety of Christo and Jeanne-Claude artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Christo & Jeanne-Claude, The Gates, Limited Signed Book & Original Fabric Square
By Wolfgang Volz, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ephemeral installation of a monumental work of art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in New York City’s Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Original 1981 exhibition poster was created by Christo for the Salon de Mai
By Christo
Located in PARIS, FR
shrouded in fabric—typical of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s meticulous visual presentations. The imagery
Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Christo, Monuments: Portfolio with Ten Prints and One Sculpture, Signed Original
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Hamburg, DE
Christo's portfolio of 10 prints and a scale model sculpture of the ‘5,600 Cubic Meter Package’ for
Category

1960s Conceptual Figurative Prints

Materials

Metal

Christo The Pont Neuf Wrapped mixed media glue original fabric hand signed
Located in Paris, FR
Christo "The Pont Neuf Wrapped 1 " mixed media with original fabric signed. Image dimension 69X101
Category

20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Christo & Jeanne-Claude. L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, Paris. Limited Edition Book
By TASCHEN, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Wolfgang Volz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Dream Comes True. Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s silver-shimmering Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, Paris
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Wrapped Trees. Basel 1997–1998. Signed Book & Print
By Wolfgang Volz, TASCHEN, Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
trees around Fondation Beyeler and in the Berower Park had shed their leaves, Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Category

Late 20th Century Books

Materials

Fabric, Paper

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