Christo And Jean-Claude – Wrapped Reichstsg Berlin 1971-95, Inglês

The first work of art which was debated and voted on by an elected parliamentWhen Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the German parliament, the Reichstag, in 1995, this was the completion of an 24 year long artistic process. Five million people came to see the unique work of art. The exhibition and the book follow these 24 years in the life of the two artists documenting this process. Endless negotiations with deputies, officials and bureaucrats were needed to finally get the permit from the German Bundestag.