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Enough About 'Gates' as Art; Let's Talk About That Price Tag.

Authors :
McIntire, Mike
Source :
New York Times. 3/5/2005, Vol. 154 Issue 53144, pA1-B4. 0p. 4 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Examines the price of the "Gates" exhibition by Christo and Jeanne-Claude held in Central Park. Price tag of $21 million and the question of how some nylon fabric, steel and vinyl tubing could have cost that much; Payment of the money by the artists without the use of any public or corporate funds; Estimated that the exhibition brought $254 million into the city's economy; Refusal of the artists to say how they came up with the sum which has stirred debate; The art installation agreement with the city which promised about $5 million in fees; Approximate prices on the physical supplies; How the artists are recouping their investment in the exhibit.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
154
Issue :
53144
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
16310886