The Arc de Triomphe — the star attraction in the Place de l'Étoile in Paris — is shrouded in fabric today, as a tribute to the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

The construction for “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,” which took almost 12 weeks of nearly 24-hour work, was a more intense process than people might think, said Yavachev.

The idea for " L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped," was formed in 1961, when Christo and Jeanne-Claude lived in Paris. Jeanne-Claude died in 2009, and in spite of Christo's death in May 2020, the project ...

One of Europe's most recognizable landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, is set to receive a dramatic temporary makeover. The entire monument will be wrapped in fabric following plans originally ...

Imagined decades ago in 1961 by the late Bulgarian-born artist Christo and his wife and fellow artist Jeanne-Claude, who died in 2009, "L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped" was finally brought to life by ...

Jeanne-Claude passed away in 2009, followed by Christo last year. His nephew Vladimir Javacheff oversaw the wrapping of the Arc de Triomphe. He said criticism is normal. "Its very human, not of ...

I've walked and drove past the Arc de Triomphe countless times, fearing for my life while traversing the roundabout by motorcycle. On June 18th, I took the walk up the famous arch, coincidentally ...

The Arc de Triomphe, wrapped, on Thursday, getting its final touches before the opening Saturday. “Christo overwhelms us, prods us, makes us talk,” said Anne Hidalgo, the mayor.

Virtual artwork created to celebrate Pride Month, no physical art added to monument. The Arc de Triomphe, a neoclassical structure commissioned in 1806 to commemorate French military victories ...