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Christo Lecture on Over the River

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

July 28, 2010

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Along with his late wife Jeanne-Claude, Christo has spent more than 40 years creating highly celebrated temporary works of art across the globe, including The Gates in New York City’s Central Park, Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin, and Running Fence in California’s Marin and Sonoma Counties. Together, this dynamic couple has changed the concept of public art by creating large-scale temporary works that are truly transitory by design — and never requiring viewing fees.

Christo will discuss "Over The River, Project for the Arkansas River, State of Colorado," a work in progress that he and Jeanne-Claude started in 1992. Christo plans to suspend 5.9 miles of silvery, luminous fabric panels high above the Arkansas River at 8 distinct areas along a 40-mile stretch between Salida and Cañon City. This proposed temporary work of art is currently undergoing a permitting process through the Bureau of Land Management. If approved, Over The River will be realized, at the earliest, in summer 2013. For more information visit http://www.overtheriverinfo.com/.

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    Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

    30 West Dale Street
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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    Free, however tickets are required. Space is limited, please reserve your seat with the FAC Box Office at 719.634.5583.

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    July 28, 2010

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    6 p.m.

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    • Event Name: Christo Lecture on Over the River
      "This is not a good idea"
      Comment posted by: M. Newberry from Colorado Springs, CO, Jul 28, 2010
      

      This is a bad idea. Colorado's climate and environment is very fragile. The Arkansas River is part of that environment and supports much wildlife from Colorado Trout to much larger Big Horn Sheep. The... Expand

      This is a bad idea. Colorado's climate and environment is very fragile. The Arkansas River is part of that environment and supports much wildlife from Colorado Trout to much larger Big Horn Sheep. The trout very much depend on the existence of small aquatic life from very small nymphs to larger insects for their daily food. The climatic conditions are the availability of sunlight and warmth. Spreading sheets over the Arkansas will have a tremendous negative impact on the conditions and the ability of the big horn sheep and other animals to access the river for their livelihood. These sheets will cover six miles and will have to be anchored securely into the bedrock to withstand the high winds that blow within the canyon. These anchors will have to be drilled deep into the rock and high strength cables will be used to actually carry the sheets. When this project is finished, will these anchors be removed completely? Will the holes drilled to insert still them be there? (yes) Will anglers have access to those portions of the river for fishing? The float trips below the sheets- will they be effected? If this is to satisfy someone’s ego in the name of art, then our answer must be no. Collapse

    • Event Name: Christo Lecture on Over the River
      "No!!!!!!"
      Comment posted by: Wofats from Csprings, downtown, Jul 28, 2010
      

      Considering going in protest. One man's narcissistic adventure does not justify the environmental impact. Christo should just hang out with Lyda Hill and splash colored lights on nature to make it... Expand

      Considering going in protest. One man's narcissistic adventure does not justify the environmental impact. Christo should just hang out with Lyda Hill and splash colored lights on nature to make it "better." Collapse

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    • Event Name: Christo Lecture on Over the River
      "This is not a good idea"
      Comment posted by: M. Newberry from Colorado Springs, CO, Jul 28, 2010
      

      This is a bad idea. Colorado's climate and environment is very fragile. The Arkansas River is part of that environment and supports much wildlife from Colorado Trout to much larger Big Horn Sheep. The... Expand

      This is a bad idea. Colorado's climate and environment is very fragile. The Arkansas River is part of that environment and supports much wildlife from Colorado Trout to much larger Big Horn Sheep. The trout very much depend on the existence of small aquatic life from very small nymphs to larger insects for their daily food. The climatic conditions are the availability of sunlight and warmth. Spreading sheets over the Arkansas will have a tremendous negative impact on the conditions and the ability of the big horn sheep and other animals to access the river for their livelihood. These sheets will cover six miles and will have to be anchored securely into the bedrock to withstand the high winds that blow within the canyon. These anchors will have to be drilled deep into the rock and high strength cables will be used to actually carry the sheets. When this project is finished, will these anchors be removed completely? Will the holes drilled to insert still them be there? (yes) Will anglers have access to those portions of the river for fishing? The float trips below the sheets- will they be effected? If this is to satisfy someone’s ego in the name of art, then our answer must be no. Collapse

    • Event Name: Christo Lecture on Over the River
      "No!!!!!!"
      Comment posted by: Wofats from Csprings, downtown, Jul 28, 2010
      

      Considering going in protest. One man's narcissistic adventure does not justify the environmental impact. Christo should just hang out with Lyda Hill and splash colored lights on nature to make it... Expand

      Considering going in protest. One man's narcissistic adventure does not justify the environmental impact. Christo should just hang out with Lyda Hill and splash colored lights on nature to make it "better." Collapse

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