The construction for “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,” which took almost 12 weeks of nearly 24-hour work, was a more intense process than people might think, said Yavachev.

One of Europe's most recognizable landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, is set to receive a dramatic temporary makeover. The entire monument will be wrapped in fabric following plans originally ...

The idea for " L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped," was formed in 1961, when Christo and Jeanne-Claude lived in Paris. Jeanne-Claude died in 2009, and in spite of Christo's death in May 2020, the project ...

L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped as it is officially named, cost a total of €14 million (roughly US$16.5 million), which was raised privately by the estate of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.