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The Floating Piers was a work of art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude on display from June 18 to July 3, 2016 at Italy's Lake Iseo.

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"[In 'Walking on Water'] we spy on an artist who races around like a mad scientist," writes @KenJaworowski for @nytimes nytimes.com/2019/05/16/movie…
‘Walking on Water’ Review: The Artist Christo Thinks Big, as Usual (Published 2019)

‘Walking on Water’ Review: The Artist Christo Thinks Big, as Usual (Published 2019)

The documentary follows Christo as he creates ‘The Floating Piers,’ a three-kilometer floating walkway in Italy.

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"Walking on Water," the documentary by Andrey M Paounov, hits U.S. theaters in May. Trailer with sneak peek released by @KinoLorber.
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"Christo - Walking on Water" premieres in Berlin March 26. Tickets are available now via Christo-WalkingOnWater.de
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"Christo - Walking on Water," the documentary by Andrey M Paounov hits theaters in Germany on April 11. See the trailer released by @AlamodeFilm.
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Join Christo and director Andrey M Paounov for the NA premiere of Walking on Water @TIFF_NET. Q&A screenings Saturday and Sunday Night. #TIFF18 SCREENING SCHEDULE September 8 - 9:15 pm ET - TBLB 2 September 9 - 9:45 pm ET - Scotiabank 3 September 16 - 6:15 pm ET - Jackman Hall
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Here & Now@hereandnow28 Dec 2016
"All the journey is the work of art." Christo reflects on his ambitious project from 2016, "The Floating Piers": n.pr/2iesuqX
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The Floating Piers was one of the most discussed works of art in 2016, according to The New York Times. #christo nytimes.com/2016/12/08/opini…
Opinion | 2016, as Seen by 3 Artists (Published 2016)

Opinion | 2016, as Seen by 3 Artists (Published 2016)

Turning Points took a look at the art this year that prompted us to look at the world anew.

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Don't miss tomorrow's Livestream of Christo's lecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design at: gsd.harvard.edu/event/christ…
Christo, "The Floating Piers, Lake Iseo, Italy, 2014-16, and Two Works In Progress"

Christo, "The Floating Piers, Lake Iseo, Italy, 2014-16, and Two Works In Progress"

Christo and Jeanne-Claude met in Paris in 1958, not long after their education at the National Academy of Art in Bulgaria and the University of Tunis,

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Only four more days to see "Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Water Projects" at Museo di Santa Giulia in Brescia, Italy.
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Vladimir Yavachev, Operations Director, and the tireless engine that made The Floating Piers possible. Bravo. – at Barcelona, Spain
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"The Eyes" --Wolfgang Volz, the man who has been photographing Christo and Jeanne-Claude's projects for 46 years. – at Barcelona, Spain
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The barge served as a second home to Christo, who could be seen on it daily circling his work of art on Lake Iseo. – at Barcelona, Spain
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A beautiful depiction of #thefloatingpiers by @RINGFILM bit.ly/28ZyPyO – at Barcelona, Spain
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#goodnight #goodbye #thefloatingpiers
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Over 1.2M visits! An important part of this project is the temporary part, it has a nomadic quality—this is why after 16 days it is gone. – at Iseo, Lombardy
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Anyone traveling to The Floating Piers: there will be intermittent closures throughout weekend due to weather. – at Darfo Boario Terme, Lombardy
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Weather advisory: Looks like rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Lake Iseo this weekend. – at Darfo Boario Terme, Lombardy
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Grateful for all the interest! W/ expected #s, visitors: please be prepared for the crowds. bit.ly/29wIsWD – at Iseo, Lombardy
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The man behind the lens, Wolfgang Volz caught on camera with Christo. #thefloatingpiers – at Iseo, Lombardy
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When the lights are on the piers take on a new life. #thefloatingpiers @ Lake Iseo instagram.com/p/BHSmzQCjrjp/ – at Monte Isola, Lombardia
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