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Christo — Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau)
Christo

Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau)

1976

Christo's project for 'Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon' (1976) is a mixed-media drawing on paper board featuring graphite, charcoal, pastel, thread, staples, and fabric collage. The work presents the artist's visionary concept for temporarily wrapping Barcelona's historic monument, showcased in his signature Plexi-box frame.

Medium
graphite, charcoal, pastel, thread, staples and fabric collage on paper board on backing board, in artist’s Plexi-box frame

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

April 16, 2021

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Christo, Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon (Project for Barcelona - Plaça Porta de la Pau), 1976

Christo's project for 'Wrapped Monument to Christobal Colon' (1976) is a mixed-media drawing on paper board featuring graphite, charcoal, pastel, thread, staples, and fabric collage. The work presents the artist's visionary concept for temporarily wrapping Barcelona's historic monument, showcased in his signature Plexi-box frame.

Medium
graphite, charcoal, pastel, thread, staples and fabric collage on paper board on backing board, in artist’s Plexi-box frame
Year
1976
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Project Art, Monument, Monochrome, Architectural, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Urban, Drawing, Contemporary, Bulgarian

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