Jeanne-Claude was a renowned artist known for her large-scale environmental works created in collaboration with her husband, Christo. Together, they transformed landscapes and urban spaces by wrapping buildings, trees, and even entire islands in colorful fabric. Their projects were temporary, often lasting only a few weeks, but they left a lasting impression on the public and the art world.
Born in Bulgaria in 1935, Jeanne-Claude played a crucial role in the creative process, contributing ideas and managing logistics. Their most famous work, The Gates, installed in Central Park in 2005, featured 7,503 orange fabric gates, inviting visitors to experience the park in a new way.