Over The River

During their 40 years of collaboration, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have created 19 large-scale temporary works of art around the globe. Over the years, the artists have received a multitude of positive testimonies from regulatory agencies, elected officials and community leaders. They have consistently been commended for fulfilling their promises and acting as responsible, reliable partners in working with the local communities.

Below is a sampling of testimonies from previous works of art created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Click on the title of the supporter to download the file. Please note that some of these files are larger in size and may take time to download.

Testimonies from The Gates, Central Park, New York City:

Adrian Benepe, Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Douglas Blonsky, President and Central Park Administrator
Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City
Raymond W. Kelly, New York City Police Commissioner
Kate D. Levin, Commissioner for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

Testimonies from Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin:

Eberhard Diepgen, Former Mayor of Berlin

Testimonies from The Umbrellas, Japan-USA:

Captain R.C. Caldwell, California Highway Patrol, Altadena Area Commander
Dennis A. Doberneck, California Highway Patrol District Superintendent

Testimonies from Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida:

City of Miami Award

Testimonies from Running Fence, Sonoma and Marin Counties, California:

Representative Lynn C. Woolsey (D-CA), U.S. House of Representatives

Testimonies from Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado:

Rifle City Council
John B. Scalzo, Former Mayor of Rifle
Lloyd and Carol Wilson, former landowners of the site used for the Valley Curtain