"The Gates" was an art installation created by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude in Central Park, New York City, in February 2005. The project featured 7,503 gates, each standing 16 feet tall, with flowing orange fabric that hung down, creating a vibrant pathway throughout the park. The installation spanned 23 miles of walkways and was open to the public for 16 days. The purpose of "The Gates" was to enhance the natural beauty of Central Park and invite visitors to experience the landscape in a new way. The project attracted over four million visitors, showcasing the artists' ability to transform public spaces through large-scale art.