Art & Architecture
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L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, the 2021 event by Christo & Jeanne-Claude, also has some impressive figures!
In figures
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25 000 square metres of recyclable silver-blue polypropylene fabric
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3 000 metres of red rope in the same material
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95 rope access technicians unrolled the fabric panels on the Arc de Triomphe
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350 mediators of various nationalities to welcome visitors and answer questions about the work of art
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6 million people came to see the ephemeral work of art from 18 September to 3 October 2021
Going further
Unrolling the canvas and life around the work Take a behind-the-scenes look at the project in pictures!
The subject file
