It seems that the last joint project of the creative duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude on the Arkansas River zaveshivaniyu tissue will still be implemented

Christ and Jeanne-Claude
Project" across the river. "Sketch
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The last joint project" Across the river, "the family and the creative union of artists Christo Yavasheva (Christo Javacheff) and his wife Jeanne-Claude (Jeanne-Claude) For many years, is in limbo. The idea to stretch at a low altitude above the river Arkansas, Colorado long shiny fabric cloth originated with a creative duo, famous for his technique of "amballyazha" that is, packing, back in 1992. In 2009, Jeanne-Claude passed away without seeing the project. 76-year-old Christo wants to complete the work begun jointly.

In the past year against the project" Across the river, "protested governmental organizations and individuals . One project just seemed sacrilegious, while others - neekologichnym. However, it seems, has triumphed all still arts. Recently the Bureau of Land Management (Bureau of Land Management, BLM) has proposed some amendments, which are essentially little change original plan Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

If BLM this fall will give final approval for the construction of the veil over the river, the project will be completed by August 2014. Alternative proposals were made to the general conclusion of BLM on the impact of the project on the environment. Originally, the artists wanted to halt the river for 42 miles by eight panels with a total length of fabric about 6 miles (approximately 10 km). Under the new plan will be modified road up 1.4 miles between the towns of Canon City and Salida.

alternative project pays more attention to the protection of native birds and snow sheep. Representatives of the Colorado Commission for the Protection of Nature in May, expressed concern about the impact of the project "A River" at the habitat of these animals. Also included and conservation requirements of normal conditions for recreation on the river. It is known that the two companies engaged in fishing fee, previously suing the organizers of the project. In addition, it was decided to remove the observation deck on the highway near Parkdeyla to partially solve the transportation problem.

«We are very excited. This is a pivotal moment in the history of art and national environmental policy "- said Jesus. To erect poles and stringing wires, which will keep the fabric, you will need to override some of the road for 177 days during 28 months of work on the project. However, some sections of tissue in width up to 30 meters. < /p>

for the project "Across the river" would need about $ 50 million, that Christ would earn selling his sketches and other works. The public at large curtained river opens for two weeks, after which construction will disassemble. The organizers expect that the "dress up" the river to see the Arkansas 400 thousand people.

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