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NYC Celebrates 20 Years of Christo's Iconic Gates

2/11/2025

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In February 2025, New York City will honor the 20th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's breathtaking installation, The Gates. A captivating retrospective at The Shed and an immersive augmented reality experience in Central Park will celebrate the 7,503 saffron gates that drew over four million visitors in 2005, breathing new life into the city after 9/11.

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In February 2025, New York City will honor the 20th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's breathtaking installation, The Gates. A captivating retrospective at The Shed and an immersive augmented reality experience in Central Park will celebrate the 7,503 saffron gates that drew over four million visitors in 2005, breathing new life into the city after 9/11.