Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Christo — Wrapped statues, Project for Die Glyptothek, München
Christo

Wrapped statues, Project for Die Glyptothek, München

A monumental architectural vision by Christo, this work presents the classical statues of Munich's Glyptothek museum enveloped in tightly bound fabric, transforming familiar sculptural forms into mysterious, shrouded figures. The screenprint with collage masterfully combines technical precision with Christo's signature conceptual approach, layering offset prints to capture both the grandeur of the neoclassical setting and the tension between concealment and revelation. The work reflects Christo's lifelong fascination with wrapping as an artistic act, challenging the viewer to reconsider perception, presence, and the nature of public art and cultural heritage.

Medium
Screenprint with collage of offset prints in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet.

🔨 Auction Lot

Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection

April 18, 2017

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Christo, Wrapped statues, Project for Die Glyptothek, München

A monumental architectural vision by Christo, this work presents the classical statues of Munich's Glyptothek museum enveloped in tightly bound fabric, transforming familiar sculptural forms into mysterious, shrouded figures. The screenprint with collage masterfully combines technical precision with Christo's signature conceptual approach, layering offset prints to capture both the grandeur of the neoclassical setting and the tension between concealment and revelation. The work reflects Christo's lifelong fascination with wrapping as an artistic act, challenging the viewer to reconsider perception, presence, and the nature of public art and cultural heritage.

Medium
Screenprint with collage of offset prints in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Bulgarian-American Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Land Art, Collage, Contemporary Artist, Screenprint, Wrapping And Packaging, Architectural Project, Neutral Tones

More works by Christo