CORY REYNOLDS | DATE 3/27/2015

Christo and Jeanne-Claude: In/Out Studio Launch at 192 Books

Edited and with text by Matthias Koddenberg, art historian and close friend of the artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude: In/Out Studio is a remarkable book, a perfect combination of archival photographs, behind-the-scene views, drawings, collages, objects and an abundance of images that have never been published before, including unknown, lost, destroyed and early works, alongside the iconic monumental works for which they are best known. On Wednesday, April 1 at 7PM Christo will speak and sign copies of the book at 192 Books in Chelsea (192 10th Ave at 21st St). Images below are reproduced from the book.

February 19, 1963, Düsseldorf. Christo and Jeanne-Claude during the creation of Wrapped Volkswagen, realized on the occasion of Christo's solo exhibition at Galerie Schmela. The work was done in the courtyard at Hüttenstrasse 104. It is no longer in existence. Photo: Charles Wilp.

June 25, 1963, London. When Christo and Jeanne-Claude spent some time at Charles Wilp's apartment in Roland Gardens, Christo wrapped another woman so that Wilp could document it in a film. Photo: Anthony Haden-Guest.

5,600 Cubicmeter Package, documenta IV, Kassel, 1967-68.

Wrapped Coast, Little Bay, Sydney, Australia, 1968-69.

Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado, 1970-72. Photo: Wolfgang Volz.

Running Fence, Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, 1972-76.

Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971-95. Photo: Wolfgang Volz.

Christo in his New York studio, 1988. Behind Christo are preparatory works for The Umbrellas. Photo: Wolfgang Volz.