2.12.2005

the gates are here!

Christo and Jeanne Claude's Gates - officially called "The Gates, Central Park, New York, 1979-2005" - was finished and opened this morning. I am very excited about it!

I meant to go to Central Park while it was being constructed... and then, kept forgetting. Now I'm thinking maybe that was a good idea, even if unintentional. When I do see them, it will be the full effect, all at once, rather than in preparatory stages.

Unfortunately, the installation coincides with a trip we're taking next week, so I'll have to wait til the following week to see it. (Damn!) There's tons of stuff online about it if you want to see pictures. Christo's official site is here - it's very slow right now, probably completely overloaded, but worth coming back to. The official Central Park website has a webcam and some other good info.

I think it's wonderful! Can't wait to see it.

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