Christo and Jeanne-Claude conceived of wrapping the Reichstag in 1971, but it wasn't until 1994 that they received permission to bring their vision to life. In June 1995, a steel framework was erected, followed by the installation of a metalized material wrapped in 17,060 yards of blue rope. The resulting installation appeared to shift and move in the breeze, captivating the attention of five million visitors.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude's iconic project, wrapping the Reichstag, was conceived in 1971 and finally came to life in 1994 after years of negotiations with government officials. From June 1995, the duo's vision was realized as a steel framework was erected for 7 days, transforming the B...
