Christo and Jeanne

Bibliography

Books

Chernow, Burt. Christo and Jeanne-Claude: A Biography. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2002.

In depth and informative biography on the artists’ lives and works. Written in cooperation with the artists, with an epilogue by their long time photographer Wolfgang Volz. Excellent source for personal detail and extensive knowledge of works.

Donovan, Molly. Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the Vogel Collection. New York: Harry N. Adams, 2002.

Good overview of the artists’ accomplishments including earlier works. Specializes in the Vogel collection displayed at the National Gallery of Art. It contains numerous color photographs.

Journals

Beck, Ernest. “Christo Gates to Open.” Art News 102 (March 2003): 44.

Announcing that the Gates Project is approved. Cites much opposition from skeptics, both local and from surrounding areas. Adding to the skeptical tone is the inclusion of many environmental concerns regarding this project.

Galloway, David. “Packaging the Past: Wrapped Reichstag by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.” Art in America 83 (November 1995): 86-90.

It contains a very descriptive depiction of the Wrapped Reichstag project. Includes a personal account of experience and description of events held during exhibit. Excellent color photographs.

Miller, Donald. “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Eckert Fine Art: Exhibit.” Art News 102 (April 2003): 130-131.

Compiles conceptual drawings for the Gates Project. Keeping with the high amounts of detail of Christo’s concept art, all reproductions are in color. Despite being a brief article, it is very informative and reproductions are of high quality.

Tansini, Laura. “Inside the Gates.” Art on Paper 7 (April 2003): 40-45.

Inclusion of high quality concept art, interview, and photo reproductions of final works make this article a very fine resource. Polling information from a number of different pieces, as well as actual accounts from the artists creates an extensive and informative work. It is long, but well worth the read.

“The Wrapping Wrap-up: Wrapping of the Reichstag Building, Berlin.” Art News 94 (September 1995): 37.

States briefly the specific statistics of the Wrapped Reichstag Project. Includes building size, work force, and cost. A good view of exactly the amount of work involved in a large-scale project.

Internet

Blank, Peter. 1998. Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Available [Online]:

<http://prelectur.stanford.edu> [24 February 2004]

Contains difficult to find biographical information of the artists, including how they met. Extensive knowledge of installments and process to display them. Frequently referenced source on the artists.

Church, Jok. 2003. Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Available [Online]:

<http://www.christojeanneclaude.net> [24 February 2004]

It is the official website of the artists. Authored and maintained by long time friend and art dealer of the artists. All-encompassing descriptions and pictures of collection of works, works in progress, and current exhibitions. Contains bibliographical information, history and photographs authorized by the artists.

Hoyt, Jack. 2003. Pop Artist Christo: Is It Curtains for Central Park? Available

[Online]:

<http://newyork.sierraclub.org> [21 April 2004]

One of the major opposing groups for The Gates project.

Contains cartoon related to subject. Succinct.

Koddenberg, Matthias. 2003. The Gates Project. Available [Online]:

<http://www.the-gates-project.com> [24 February 2004]

Focusing on The Gates Project, this site has statistics and descriptions pertaining to that project. Includes conceptual drawings and photographs of the location. Detailing the plans for the up-coming project, this site is a valuable resource.

*website has since been removed

Lyman, Charles. 2003. Before Draping the Park, Assess Environmental Costs.

Available [Online]:

<http://newyork.sierraclub.org> [21 April 2004]

Focuses on environmental impact of The Gates project. Contains

facts, not just opinions. Good counter-perspective.

Mantegna, Gianfranco. 1995. Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Available [Online]:

<http://www.jca-online.com/christo.html> [24 February 2004]

Complete interview with both artists in which they discuss the desire to be known collectively as the artist. Detailed description of the Wrapped Reichstag project and work involved in bringing it to life. Described in brief, as well as detail, are numerous other projects. Discussion of the artists aspects of environmentalism and recycling of previous projects.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Announces Agreement With Artists Christo & Jeanne-Claude for "The Gates" in Central Park. 22 January 2003. Available [Online]:

<http://www.nyc.gov> [24 February 2004]

Addressing the requests of the artists to begin work on the Gates Project, this article details the approval by the New York mayor. Announcing the project’s approval for two weeks in February 2005, the articles tone was more official than artistic. Adding a more common view on the art, this is a very good resource.

Plett, Nicole. 19 February 1997. Christo & Jeanne-Claude: Unwrapped. Available
[Online]:

<http://www.princetoninfo.com> [24 February 2004]

Combining description of works with statistics about the works, as well as information and quotes directly from the artists, the lengthy article is very informative. Accounting the beginning, middle and most recent parts of the couple’s career, the article details many works. Sheds light on why both the two artists are comfortable being known largely as only “Christo.”

Shepherd, E. 1998. Christo. Available [Online]:

<http://www.oberlin.edu> [24 February 2004]

Detailing many specific aspects of the Running Fence piece, this article includes some interesting details. Touching on the specifics of the piece itself, to the actual financing of the project, the article covers a number of topics. Included is a reproduction of concept art owned by the Allen Memorial Art Museum.

Urban Art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude The Gates Project for Central Park, 1979-2005 Previews at Metropolitan Museum in April 2004. 2000-2004. Available [Online]:

<http://metmuseum.org> [24 February 2004]

Announcement and description of the preparatory drawings for The Gates Project on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It contains a thorough list of outdoor works produced by the artists. Notable description of The Gates Project.

Volz, Wolfgang. 1970-2004. Works of Art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Available [Online]:

<http://www.wolfgangvolz.com> [24 February 2004]

Comprehensive collection of pictures of Christo’s projects. Authored by artists’ exclusive photographer. Numerous, excellent, full color photographs with a wide range of angles and lighting.

Wrapped Chair; Brite Green Store Front Project; 200,000 Cubic Feet Package; Wrapped Wool Bales; Wrapped Reichstag; America House Wrapped. 2001. Available [Online]:

<http://www.clevelandart.org> [24 February 2004]

It lays out Christo’s works both on and off display at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Contains pictures of each along with brief descriptions. Excellent source for Christo’s earlier works.