The Gates Bright Sails in Central Park
The opening has become a cause celebre: 7500 vinyl sails flutter Central Park. Artists Christo und Jeanne-Claude have transformed the winter landscape of the New York park into a colorful mess.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg unfurls fabric from "The Gates" on Saturday for the start of a 16-day stay for the massive art piece, which covers miles of footpaths in Central Park.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude are joined by New York students for the opening of "The Gates."
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Aerial view of "The Gates": transforming a frozen landscape with spring-like color.
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"The Gates" is meant to be experienced first-hand, and thousands of Christo and Jeanne-Claude groupies have descended on New York for the event.
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No aim, no message: Only "joy and beauty."
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Visitors in the park: Christo and Jeanne-Claude attempt to make art that is accessible to everyone.
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