Christo was a renowned Bulgarian-American artist known for his large-scale environmental works of art. He often collaborated with his wife, Jeanne-Claude, to create temporary installations that transformed landscapes and urban spaces. Their projects included wrapping buildings, bridges, and even entire islands in fabric, drawing attention to the environment and the act of perception. One of Christo's most famous works is The Gates, installed in Central Park in 2005, which featured 7,503 saffron-colored fabric gates lining the park's pathways. His art was characterized by its monumental scale and the way it engaged with the surrounding environment, inviting viewers to experience familiar places in new ways.