1986 Christo Surrounded Islands Barcelona Exhibition Large Poster

This Surrounded Islands exhibition poster shows islands encircled by pink fabric in Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami. The printed exhibition information names Fundación Caja de Pensiones, Serrano 60, Madrid, with dates of 14 February–30 March 1986. The Miami project date and the Madrid exhibition date identify different events.

Exhibition context and original listing details

1986 Christo Surrounded Islands Madrid exhibition poster;- Measurments; 68 x 97,8 cm - Frame not Included. ( the hands of a framer it will look great ). In 1980, while the couple dealt with bureaucratic gridlock on other projects, a Miami community art festival invited Christo and Jeanne-Claude to participate. While they declined on account of the Miami summer heat, they continued to explore the idea for a project in the city. Jeanne-Claude conceived the concept, which would surround 11 spoil islands with floating pink fabric in Miami's Biscayne Bay. They reviewed the engineering and environmental impacts for three years, learning about the bay's protected wildlife, commissioning studies of local wildlife, scoping logistics for anchoring the fabric to the islands, and experimenting with floating fabrics. The work also involved lobbying work to acquire public support, governmental approval, and permits. Their lawyers handled a federal lawsuit from a wildlife paramedic. The artists, as was their practice, restored environments to their original condition, but in Miami's case, they additionally cleaned 40 tons of waste during the project. ( thanks to wikpedia.org )

Condition and edition

Sheet dimensions are 68 × 97.8 cm. Frame not included. No numerical condition grade is supplied. The photograph shows conspicuous edge wear, creasing and surface marks, especially near the upper edge; framing does not remove existing damage. Printing technique and edition size are not documented.

Colors and interior styling

Rose pink contrasts with charcoal island shapes and muted blue-gray water. It could suit a contemporary living room with pale gray upholstery and a dusty-pink accent, or a coastal-inspired study with dark wood and restrained blue textiles. Its horizontal format would need a generous uncluttered wall.

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