New York City Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of The Gates
Celebration of the Famed Public Art Installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude Includes an AR Experience in Central Park and a Special Exhibition at The Shed
NYC Visitors and Residents are Invited to Experience Historic Retrospective for a Limited Time
This February and March, residents and visitors in the New York region will have two unique opportunities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Gates, the monumental public art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude that transformed New York City in 2005.
In Central Park, the free arts and culture app, Bloomberg Connects, is offering a unique augmented reality (AR) experience where park visitors can relive the iconic 2005 installation. Visitors can use their mobile devices as a portal to see and interact with a section of The Gates where it once stood.
In 2005, an educational guide was created for teachers and students to help them experience The Gates in Central Park. Similarly, to mark the 20th anniversary of this monumental public artwork, teachers, caregivers, and students can access a free guide of exploratory questions to enhance their experience and use the augmented reality and exhibition as tools to consider the broader impact of public art in our lives.
The Shed, an innovative 21st-century cultural venue, is also hosting a comprehensive exhibition, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York City. This rich media experience and in-depth narrative explore the artistic legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude and the complex evolution of bringing The Gates to life.
The Gates Augmented Reality Experience
Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s revolutionary public art installation returns to Central Park with a uniquely designed, immersive AR experience through the free Bloomberg Connects app.