"it's just art - look at it and move on"

photo from christo & jeanne-claude's website
just finished watching an intriguing documentary on hbo called the gates . the film documents the arduous journey of the famous gates public art installation in central park in 2005. the artists - husband and wife team of christo and jeanne-claude - started the process back in 1979! i especially loved the political quagmire they suffered through in years prior to the actual installation - talk about a nightmare. everyone had their own spin on their public art - racial, social classism, you name it. when the gates were up for a mere 14 days, it was for all to enjoy - as "just art."
see here for more info on the film.