French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a surreal and spectacular sight in Paris on Sept 16 the entire 50m-high Arc de Triomphe wrapped in fabric, fulfilling the long-held dream of late artist Christo. "We spare a thought for Christo and Jeanne-Claude," said Macron as he inaugurated the artwork from atop the monument. "They would have been moved since it is the culmination of a 60-year dream," the president said. Christo wrapped several major public works during his lifetime, including the oldest bridge in Paris in 1985 and the German parliament in 1995. French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) shakes hands during the inauguration of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris wrapped in silver-blue fabric as it was designed by the late artist Christo, in Paris, on Sept 16.

Source: The Star September 17, 2021 15:22 UTC