Wrapped Newspaper

Christo American, born Bulgaria

1980–81

Not on view

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Title: Wrapped Newspaper
Artist: Christo (American (born Bulgaria), Gabrovo 1935–2020 New York)
Date: 1980–81
Medium: Newspaper and cardboard wrapped in plastic and tied with knotted and glued twine
Dimensions: Irregular: 12 x 14 1/2 in. x 1.7 lb (30.5 x 36.8 cm x 0.8 kg)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Bequest of Leo Steinberg, 2011
Object Number: 2012.208.4
Rights and Reproduction: © Estate of Christo
Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art

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