Arc de Triomphe in Paris to get posthumous Christo wrap in 2021


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The preparatory drawings and collages by Christo of the art installation 'L' Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped' in Paris. Even after his death, Christo's dream project of wrapping up Paris' Arc de Triomphe in silvery-blue recyclable fabric will go ahead next year in line with his wishes. Photo: AFP

Even after his death, artist Christo's dream project of wrapping up Paris' Arc de Triomphe in silvery-blue recyclable fabric will go ahead next year in line with his wishes, organisers said on Tuesday.

From Paris's oldest bridge to Berlin's Reichstag, the Bulgarian-born artist spent decades wrapping landmarks and creating improbable structures around the world.

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