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// Wrapped Fountain, Spoleto by Christo Javacheff, created in 1968, is a silkscreen print that documents one of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s early environmental installations. This piece captures the temporary transformation of a historic fountain in Spoleto, Italy, wrapped entirely in fabric. The image contrasts the monument's draped form with the surrounding buildings and parked cars, symbolizing the interplay between permanence and transience, a recurring theme in Christo’s work. The fountain, obscured by layers of fabric, invites viewers to reconsider familiar landmarks, exploring themes of concealment and revelation. Signed by Christo, this limited edition print is both a visual record and an artistic exploration of altering space and perception.
Wrapped fountain Spoleto, 1968
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// Wrapped Fountain, Spoleto by Christo Javacheff, created in 1968, is a silkscreen print that documents one of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s early environmental installations. This piece captures the temporary transformation of a historic fountain in Spoleto, Italy, wrapped entirely in fabric. The image contrasts the monument's draped form with the surrounding buildings and parked cars, symbolizing the interplay between permanence and transience, a recurring theme in Christo’s work. The fountain, obscured by layers of fabric, invites viewers to reconsider familiar landmarks, exploring themes of concealment and revelation. Signed by Christo, this limited edition print is both a visual record and an artistic exploration of altering space and perception.
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