
Wrapped Building, Project for #1 Times Square
A monumental vision of transformation, Christo's *Wrapped Building, Project for #1 Times Square* presents the iconic skyscraper enveloped in flowing fabric, rendered through a dynamic combination of lithograph, screenprint, and tactile collage elements of broadcloth and thread. The work exemplifies Christo's signature practice of reimagining architectural landmarks through the act of wrapping, blurring the boundary between the built environment and sculptural intervention. The incorporation of actual fabric into the composition bridges the gap between drawing and reality, offering an intimate preview of the grand-scale temporary installations for which the artist became celebrated.
- Medium
- Lithograph and screenprint in colours with collage of broadcloth and thread, on Somerset White paper mounted to board (as issued), the full sheet,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 22, 2015
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