Posts Tagged ‘triomphe’

France removes EU flag at Arc de Triomphe after sparking criticism

The European flag at Paris’ famous Arc de Triomphe monument was taken down over the weekend after its placement sparked criticism among right-wing politicians. French officials said the European flag was removed in accordance with its planned installation, while right-wing politicians called it a victory of their own. Far-right politicians had alleged that the French […]

Paris’ Arc De Triomphe Wrapped In Fabric Per Christo And Jeanne-Claude’s 1961 Vision

PARIS (AP) — The city of Paris is unveiling a monumental artwork built around an actual monument: the Arc de Triomphe completely wrapped in silver and blue fabric. The installation by late artist couple Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who conceived the project in 1961, will open on Saturday. Visits will take place for almost three weeks. […]

Now you can touch it: wrapped Arc de Triomphe opens to the public

Visitors are being to get up close to the fabric-blanketed the Arc de Triomphe in Paris for the first time this weekend. The giant ‘Arc de Triomphe: Wrapped’ installation, designed by the late artists Christo and Jean-Claude, has seen the entire structure covered in silvery material. Thousands of curious admirers have been taking advantage of […]

France’s Arc de Triomphe to be covered in fabric for Bulgarian artist tribute

France’s Arc de Triomphe will be temporarily wrapped in 25,000 square metres of recyclable bluish-silver fabric and 3,000 metres of red rope in tribute to Bulgarian artist Christo. The artist had been working on the project for decades, dreaming to create ‘The Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’. The Bulgarian artist’s family say it’s a fitting tribute […]

Painted Massive Sun On Paris Streets Demands Renewable Energy Policy

Print Friendly Above Photo: From Twitter/‏@Greenpeace. ACTION @fhollande Renewable energy to save the climate! We must have 100% #renewables by 2050 #100RE4all #COP21. As the climate conference in Paris winds down, activists want France to take renewable energy more seriously. Climate activists gathered Friday morning to give COP21 negotiators a little encouragement and send a message […]

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