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Christo

Jun 13, 1935 - May 31, 2020 (84 years old) in Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and Jeanne-Claude were a married couple who created environmental works of art. Christo and Jeanne-Claude were born on the same day, June 13, 1935; Christo in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, and Jeanne-Claude in Morocco. They first met in Paris in October 1958 when Christo painted a portrait of Jeanne-Claude's mother. They then fell in love through creating art work together.

Known For

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The Arc de Triomphe: A Nation's Passion
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Der Reichstag
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Walking on Water
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Christo's Valley Curtain
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Christo in Paris
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Christo: Works in Progress
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The Gates
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"Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman
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Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Monumental Art
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