Christo and Jeanne-Claude erected 7,500 bright orange gates on 23 miles (37 kilometers) of walkways throughout Central Park. Strolling through these colorful structures, you might ask yourself, "Is this art or architecture?"
In their statements to the press, Christo and Jeanne-Claude say that their art installations have elements of many disciplines, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and urban planning. Although not functional like a building or a bridge, the art installations by Christo and Jeanne-Claude are carefully planned before they are constructed. Obtaining permits from government agencies is a necessary part of the process.
Christo's Gates: Are they art, architecture... or trash? You tell us!
