TASCHEN : Christo & Jeanne-Claude, L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped Book
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In 2021, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's lifelong dream to wrap the Arc de Triomphe was finally realized as a posthumous project, exactly 60 years since its genesis. This big project book documents Christo's drawings and collages, the technical development, material production, the thrilling installation process, and the final 16-day experience shared by millions of visitors from around the world.
For 16 days, the iconic French monument was wrapped in 25,000 square meters of recyclable silvery blue polypropylene fabric and 3,000 meters of red rope, drawing the eyes of 6 million viewers on Place de l’Étoile to experience the most exceptional art installation of 2021. This Collector’s Edition retraces and documents the entire project, from conception to final realization. The story of a 60-year-in-the-making project unfolds on 480 pages, revealing its technical development, material production, and the final 16-days experience shared by millions of visitors from around the world.
- Limited Collector's Edition of 2,000 signed by project photographer Wolfgang Volz
- Each with a 9.4 x 9.4 in. swatch of the original silver fabric
- Hardcover in slipcase, 11.4 x 10.6 in., 9.17 lbs., 480 pages
- Learn more at TASCHEN
For 16 days, the iconic French monument was wrapped in 25,000 square meters of recyclable silvery blue polypropylene fabric and 3,000 meters of red rope, drawing the eyes of 6 million viewers on Place de l’Étoile to experience the most exceptional art installation of 2021. This Collector’s Edition retraces and documents the entire project, from conception to final realization. The story of a 60-year-in-the-making project unfolds on 480 pages, revealing its technical development, material production, and the final 16-days experience shared by millions of visitors from around the world.
- Limited Collector's Edition of 2,000 signed by project photographer Wolfgang Volz
- Each with a 9.4 x 9.4 in. swatch of the original silver fabric
- Hardcover in slipcase, 11.4 x 10.6 in., 9.17 lbs., 480 pages
- Learn more at TASCHEN
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1. Who is TASCHEN?
TASCHEN is a leading art-book publisher known for its dazzling and audacious world of eye-catching coffee table books spanning architecture, aphrodisia, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Since their founding in 1980 in Cologne, Germany, TASCHEN has worked closely alongside acclaimed creative partners, and published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. Additionally, TASCHEN is committed to carbon neutrality, and partners with Brazil’s Instituto Terra to plant seeds for every book sold. From the quintessential Basic Art series to SUMO-sized Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN’s mission is to transform larger than life subjects into ultra-coveted works of art for the home.
TASCHEN is a leading art-book publisher known for its dazzling and audacious world of eye-catching coffee table books spanning architecture, aphrodisia, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Since their founding in 1980 in Cologne, Germany, TASCHEN has worked closely alongside acclaimed creative partners, and published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. Additionally, TASCHEN is committed to carbon neutrality, and partners with Brazil’s Instituto Terra to plant seeds for every book sold. From the quintessential Basic Art series to SUMO-sized Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN’s mission is to transform larger than life subjects into ultra-coveted works of art for the home.
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TASCHEN : Christo & Jeanne-Claude, L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped Book
Earn $75 back in Quince credit
Earn $75 back in Quince credit
In 2021, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's lifelong dream to wrap the Arc de Triomphe was finally realized as a posthumous project, exactly 60 years since its genesis. This big project book documents Christo's drawings and collages, the technical development, material production, the thrilling installation process, and the final 16-day experience shared by millions of visitors from around the world.
For 16 days, the iconic French monument was wrapped in 25,000 square meters of recyclable silvery blue polypropylene fabric and 3,000 meters of red rope, drawing the eyes of 6 million viewers on Place de l’Étoile to experience the most exceptional art installation of 2021. This Collector’s Edition retraces and documents the entire project, from conception to final realization. The story of a 60-year-in-the-making project unfolds on 480 pages, revealing its technical development, material production, and the final 16-days experience shared by millions of visitors from around the world.
- Limited Collector's Edition of 2,000 signed by project photographer Wolfgang Volz
- Each with a 9.4 x 9.4 in. swatch of the original silver fabric
- Hardcover in slipcase, 11.4 x 10.6 in., 9.17 lbs., 480 pages
- Learn more at TASCHEN
For 16 days, the iconic French monument was wrapped in 25,000 square meters of recyclable silvery blue polypropylene fabric and 3,000 meters of red rope, drawing the eyes of 6 million viewers on Place de l’Étoile to experience the most exceptional art installation of 2021. This Collector’s Edition retraces and documents the entire project, from conception to final realization. The story of a 60-year-in-the-making project unfolds on 480 pages, revealing its technical development, material production, and the final 16-days experience shared by millions of visitors from around the world.
- Limited Collector's Edition of 2,000 signed by project photographer Wolfgang Volz
- Each with a 9.4 x 9.4 in. swatch of the original silver fabric
- Hardcover in slipcase, 11.4 x 10.6 in., 9.17 lbs., 480 pages
- Learn more at TASCHEN
ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
1. Who is TASCHEN?
1. Who is TASCHEN?
TASCHEN is a leading art-book publisher known for its dazzling and audacious world of eye-catching coffee table books spanning architecture, aphrodisia, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Since their founding in 1980 in Cologne, Germany, TASCHEN has worked closely alongside acclaimed creative partners, and published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. Additionally, TASCHEN is committed to carbon neutrality, and partners with Brazil’s Instituto Terra to plant seeds for every book sold. From the quintessential Basic Art series to SUMO-sized Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN’s mission is to transform larger than life subjects into ultra-coveted works of art for the home.
TASCHEN is a leading art-book publisher known for its dazzling and audacious world of eye-catching coffee table books spanning architecture, aphrodisia, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Since their founding in 1980 in Cologne, Germany, TASCHEN has worked closely alongside acclaimed creative partners, and published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. Additionally, TASCHEN is committed to carbon neutrality, and partners with Brazil’s Instituto Terra to plant seeds for every book sold. From the quintessential Basic Art series to SUMO-sized Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN’s mission is to transform larger than life subjects into ultra-coveted works of art for the home.
2. How are TASCHEN books carbon neutral?
2. How are TASCHEN books carbon neutral?
3. Do these items qualify for free shipping?
3. Do these items qualify for free shipping?
4. What is the difference between the Collector’s Editions and the Art Editions?
4. What is the difference between the Collector’s Editions and the Art Editions?