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Contemporary Conversations: The Legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude

ONLINE | 8-18 FEBRUARY 2021

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Join Sotheby's Simon Shaw in conversation with Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artist JR and Architect Sumayya Vally, celebrating the legacy of Christo & Jeanne-Claude, and their influence on contemporary artists. The sale of Christo & Jeanne-Claude's captivating collection of artistic inspirations will take place in Paris on 17 February, with an online sale open for bidding from 8-18 February.

Unwrapped, Part II: The Hidden World of Christo and Jeanne-Claude

8–18 February 2021 | 11:00 AM CET | Paris

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