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The Gates in Central Park by Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Photos

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The Central Park Gates: Festive Colors
The Gates in Central Park by Christo and Jeanne-Claude

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Visitors wearing bright orange clothing became a part of the festive outdoor environment created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The orange nylon panels suspended from the Central Park Gates captured the pale February sunlight. With a flair for poetry, Christo and Jeanne-Claude called their playful color scheme saffron.

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