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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Artist Jeanne-Claude Has Died


Environmental artist Jeanne-Claude died yesterday as a result of complications from a brain aneurysm. She was 74 and is survived by her artist husband/partner - Christo.

This gives me the sads in a major way. I had the privilege of enjoying their "The Gates, Central Park" project back in 2005 - an art installation which blew me away by its massive scale and simple beauty.


Jeanne-Claude seemed like one fierce French biatch - and the world is a little less colorful now that she is gone.


2 comments:

  1. J'adore Christo....
    RIP Jeanne-Claude
    LB anon

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  2. so sad... although i'm ecstatic that they managed to get their life's work installed in central park as they always intended. christo must be devastated and you're right: she was def the fierceness and fire in their team.

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