Christo (1935-2020) after - Wrapped Trees Nr IV (Riehen) - Offsetlithograph - 40x30cm

This is a beautiful print of Christo's "Wrapped Trees No. IV (Riehen)" in the format 40 x 30 cm. The high-quality paper work is an offset lithograph in perfect, flawless condition. It is a perfect addition to any art collection. **Artist:** Christo **Title:** Wrapped Trees No. IV (Riehen) **Type:** Poster art print, reproduction **Technique:** Offset printing on strong, smooth paper **Originality:** Reproduction **Total format:** 40.0 x 30.0 cm **Condition:** Perfect condition, as new **Note:** High-quality art print with detailed reproduction **About Christo:** Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, known as Christo, was a remarkable artist who, along with his wife Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon, created a new dimension of public art. Christo was born in 1935 in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, while Jeanne-Claude was born the same day in Casablanca, Morocco. Their artistic journey together began in Paris in the late 1950s and lasted until Jeanne-Claude's death in 2009. Christo and Jeanne-Claude are best known for their "wrappings," which cover buildings, bridges, islands, and even coastlines with textiles and materials. These works created a new perspective on familiar structures, inviting viewers to experience their surroundings in a new way. Their most famous projects include the wrapping of the Reichstag in Berlin in 1995, the wrapping of the Pont Neuf in Paris in 1985, as well as "The Gates" in Central Park, New York City in 2005 and "The Floating Piers" on Lake Iseo in Italy in 2016. Their works were highly influenced by the Land Art movement, whose key representatives include artists such as Robert Smithson, Michael Heizer, and Nancy Holt. Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" and Heizer's "Double Negative" share Christo and Jeanne-Claude's interest in transforming natural landscapes. Holt, known for her "Sun Tunnels," also explored the relationship between art and the environment, as did Christo and Jeanne-Claude in their large-scale installations. Another key influence was conceptual art, particularly the work of Sol LeWitt and Joseph Kosuth. LeWitt's theoretical approaches and minimalist installations as well as Kosuth's text-based works inspired the conceptual depth of their projects. Yves Klein, known for his monochrome paintings and performative work, influenced their use of colour and space in public installations. The Minimal Art movement, led by artists such as Donald Judd and Carl Andre, shaped the clear and precise aesthetic of many of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's works. Judd's geometric sculptures and Andre's minimalist floor works reflect the reduction to the essential, which can also be seen in Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrappings. Performance art also played a key role. Artists such as Marina Abramović and Ulay, known for their intense, often physically demanding performances, and Vito Acconci, who created spatial works and interventions in public spaces, shared an interest in direct experience and interaction with the audience, which also is clearly evident in Christo's installations and Jeanne-Claude is central. In modern sculpture, artists like Anish Kapoor and Richard Serra learned from Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Kapoor, known for his monumental, often colourful sculptures, and Serra, famous for his massive steel sculptures, share an interest in physical presence and the transformation of perceptual spaces. Their works have a transformative effect on their surroundings, similar to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrappings. The influence of Christo and Jeanne-Claude also extends to contemporary art. Olafur Eliasson, known for his light installations and large-scale works, and Ai Weiwei, whose politically charged art often takes place in public spaces, are direct successors to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's ideas and concepts. The works of Eliasson and Ai Weiwei highlight the importance of the viewer's experience and interaction with space. Jenny Holzer and Barbara Kruger, whose LED installations and text-based works transform public spaces and their perception, are also inspired by the duo's monumental installations. Holzer and Kruger use language and space to convey political and social messages, which is visible in Christo and Jeanne-Claude's works through the physical transformation of public spaces. Within urban art, artists such as JR, known for his large-scale photographic installations in public spaces, and Banksy, whose subversive street art has attracted worldwide attention, have been inspired by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Both use the urban space as a canvas, creating artworks that are temporary and often provocative. Architectural artists such as Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid also have connections to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's work. Gehry's deconstructivist buildings and Hadid's flowing, organic forms provide new perspectives on space and structure, similar to the duo's temporary wrappings and installations. Other major artists connected to Christo and Jeanne-Claude include Richard Long and James Turrell. Long's site-specific installations and Turrell's light and spatial works broaden our understanding of landscape and space in the same way as the duo's monumental projects. Agnes Denes, known for her ecological art, shares Christo and Jeanne-Claude's interest in the interplay between humans and the environment. Bruce Nauman and Nam June Paik, pioneers in video and performance art, as well as Gordon Matta-Clark, known for his architectural interventions, also engage in an artistic dialogue with Christo and Jeanne-Claude's temporary transformations. Known for their large and often provocative works, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, and Takashi Murakami have explored similar concepts of public art and transformation in their work. These artists use public spaces and the attention their works generate to pose critical questions about consumption, culture, and perception. Louise Bourgeois and Rachel Whiteread, whose sculptures and installations often explore intimate, personal spaces and memories, share an interest in the physical presence and emotional content of works of art. Their works, often made from familiar materials and forms, connect to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's monumental but human projects. Christo and Jeanne-Claude's connections to other artists show the breadth of their influence and the diversity of creative practices inspired by their work. Their monumental installations remain unforgettable milestones in modern art history and are a rich source of inspiration for artists around the world. Christo and Jeanne-Claude fundamentally changed the way we perceive and experience art in public spaces and remain a living legacy in 21st century art. **Shipping Information:** We roll prints on heavy cardboard rolls, wrap them with corrugated cardboard and ship them in special, very robust boxes. Shipping is done with a tracking number for tracking the shipment. **About Us:** We have been working in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in professionally handling and shipping artworks.