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Archives of American Art
Christo letter and photographs relating to "wrapped floor" project
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.christo
- Creators:
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Christo, 1935-
- Dates:
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1970
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter to Miss Cestina, April 23, 1970, concerning "wrapped floor" project, and two accompanying photographs of a preliminary drawing by Christo of "wrapped floor," and of the realization of "wrapped floor," in the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Environmental sculptor, conceptual artist. Full name Christo Java[t]cheff. Born in Bulgaria.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2802 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Letter is a photocopy.
Existence and Location of Originals
Original retained by donor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the Photographic Archives, National Gallery of Art.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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