Posted on 03/08/2008 8:45:40 AM PST by Republicanprofessor
I just wanted to let Freepers (and my art ping list) know of this great documentary on Christo's Gates that were in Central Park in 2005.
I have not been doing much writing (or pinging) on FR lately, but this documentary has moved me to do so. Check the HBO listings; it is on frequently this month.
The whole process of setting this up, from initial meetings in 1979, to its final installation is fascinating. But even better are the images from all times of day and weather: snow and ice included. I was very moved by my own visit there, and this documentary gives a great flavor of the whole thing.
The Gates
Running Time: 98 minutes
More than 24 years after their proposal to create an art display in public space was turned down by New York City, controversial environmental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude finally unveiled The Gates. This film chronicles the effort of these married artists to bring to fruition this incredibly ambitious work of art: a temporary, large-scale exhibit consisting of more than 7,500 saffron-colored gates and canvas panels...with Central Park as its canvas. The result amazed viewers, impacted lives and helped transform the city's post-9/11 landscape into something new and magical. (TVG) ()
Director(s): ALBERT MAYSLES
DATE/TIME CHANNEL
Sat 3/8 01:30 PM HBO SIGNATURE - EAST
Sat 3/8 04:30 PM HBO SIGNATURE - WEST
Tue 3/11 12:05 AM HBO High Definition - EAST
Tue 3/11 12:05 AM HBO - EAST
Tue 3/11 12:05 AM HBO LATINO - EAST
Tue 3/11 03:05 AM HBO LATINO - WEST
Tue 3/11 03:05 AM HBO High Definition - WEST
Tue 3/11 03:05 AM HBO - WEST
Wed 3/12 12:15 PM HBO2 - EAST
Wed 3/12 03:15 PM HBO2 - WEST
Sat 3/15 02:00 PM HBO High Definition - EAST
Sat 3/15 02:00 PM HBO - EAST
Sat 3/15 02:00 PM HBO LATINO - EAST
Sat 3/15 05:00 PM HBO LATINO - WEST
Sat 3/15 05:00 PM HBO High Definition - WEST
Sat 3/15 05:00 PM HBO - WEST
Mon 3/17 10:30 AM HBO2 - EAST
Mon 3/17 01:30 PM HBO2 - WEST
Mon 3/17 08:00 PM HBO2 - EAST
Mon 3/17 11:00 PM HBO2 - WEST
Sat 3/22 10:15 AM HBO2 - EAST
Sat 3/22 01:15 PM HBO2 - WEST
Tue 3/25 05:15 PM HBO SIGNATURE - EAST
Tue 3/25 08:15 PM HBO SIGNATURE - WEST
Tue 3/25 09:00 PM HBO SIGNATURE - EAST
Wed 3/26 12:00 AM HBO SIGNATURE - WEST
Fri 3/28 12:00 AM HBO2 - EAST
Fri 3/28 03:00 AM HBO2 - WEST
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1348194/posts
Art ping.
This has become a very infrequent ping list, but if you want on or off, let me know.
I have been missing your wonderful art posts and am thrilled to see you are still with us.
Woo hoo! Something to put on my viewing schedule. Thanks!
Thank you for this. It’s so great to meet a conservative that doesn’t trash “all of contemporary art”.
Please keep pinging me for any relevant subjects.
Im still around just not as much
Thanks for the post
keep in touch
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