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TJL · 02-18-2005, 10:47 AM

Hey kids, TJL here, your roving NYC photographer...

This week I took some pics of the massive Gates exhibit that has literally taken over Central Park. If you haven't heard about this, Christo and Jean Claude, husband and wife artists assebled this huge project, 7500 of these brightly coloerd gates are along all the paths in the park. It's pretty cool to see.

Here are a few pictures. I hope to get some more before the gates are taken down next week.

Mysty Eyes · 02-18-2005, 11:34 AM

Are they all the same color? I remember seeing on the news about all of those umbrellas several years ago. That involved two colors; but then it involved two countries as well. Is this just NYC? One color?

Superstar · 02-18-2005, 12:05 PM

that looks really cool

TJL · 02-18-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mysty Eyes

Are they all the same color? I remember seeing on the news about all of those umbrellas several years ago. That involved two colors; but then it involved two countries as well. Is this just NYC? One color?

Yep. all the gates are orange (or saphron, depending who you talk to)

the official Central Park website has a link that explains the project, and a cool satellite photo of the park.

www.centralpark.org

Steve M. · 02-18-2005, 01:22 PM

I might go and see them early next week.

MsOrange · 02-18-2005, 01:26 PM

pretty

Dr. Jazz · 02-18-2005, 01:45 PM

Here's Letterman's Top 10 List from last night about the Central Park Gates:

Top Ten Most Common Questions About The Gates

10. Why?

9. Twenty-five million for drapes?

8. Will it improve my cell phone reception?

7. When I get mugged by a guy hiding behind a giant curtained arch, which city agency should I sue?

6. What's this I hear about filling up Central Park with Crisco?

5. Where do I report a gate-jacking?

4. This is a joke, right?

3. If you rearrange the letters in "Christo" you can spell "Ostrich".

2. Would you describe this more as a colossal waste of money or a colossal waste of time?

1. Is it urine-proof?

Stormtracker TF · 02-18-2005, 01:53 PM

Am I the only one who finds those things absolutely hideous?

Nice pictures though, TJL.

Mysty Eyes · 02-18-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by T.F. Storm

Am I the only one who finds those things absolutely hideous?

Nope, you're not alone. I have never much liked these Christo displays of "art." This is no different. I don't understand the appeal.

Oh well.

Janice · 02-18-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

Here's Letterman's Top 10 List from last night about the Central Park Gates:

I don't really care for them. They look like sheets being hung out to dry on clothelines. I'm missing the symbolism. Great pics though TJL. Hand the camera to a tourist and put yourself in a few photos.

TJL · 02-18-2005, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I don't really care for them. They look like sheets being hung out to dry on clothelines. I'm missing the symbolism. Great pics though TJL. Hand the camera to a tourist and put yourself in a few photos.

The gates have recieved some criticism from folks in the op/ed sections of the papers.
I don't consider myself an art lover, but at least it's something interesting to look at.

The artist paid for it all by themselves (20 million plus, including the overtime paid to the NYPD) and the city is reporting a tremendous spike in tourist revenue from visitors coming to see it.

Who knows if it really is "art," but I kinda like it.

MissZero · 02-18-2005, 05:59 PM

those are ridiculous....its funny how they spent 26 years of their lives planning for something as pathetic as that.

Pitooey · 02-18-2005, 08:05 PM

Well as for me I really like it. I love art.

In the picture TJL (The 1st one) I noticed a black dog looking up and probably saying to itself... (What the heck is this). LOL.......

Warm & Fuzzy · 02-18-2005, 08:25 PM

Funny you took pictures of them today!! I was gonna go there after school! But, it was FREEEZZZZING, so I went home, instead. Hehe. I intend to go there either tomorrow or Sunday, tho. I actually think this is pretty cool. But that's just me. Tho, honestly.... I could've thought of that!!!

Here's some pics of central park I took several weeks ago without the orange 'drapes' LOL!

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Warm & Fuzzy · 02-18-2005, 08:29 PM

Sorry... a little off-topic, but I wanted to share this with you, TJL, LOL. Can't believe it's Manhattan, ayy? Sunset at Battery Park.

I swear they weren't altered in any way. Unbelievable!

/*edit*/

02-18-2005, 10:47 AM	#1
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02-18-2005, 01:53 PM	#8
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02-18-2005, 08:05 PM	#13
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Well as for me I really like it. I love art. In the picture TJL (The 1st one) I noticed a black dog looking up and probably saying to itself... (What the heck is this). LOL.......
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02-18-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Are they all the same color? I remember seeing on the news about all of those umbrellas several years ago. That involved two colors; but then it involved two countries as well. Is this just NYC? One color?

02-18-2005, 12:05 PM	#3
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	that looks really cool

02-18-2005, 01:26 PM	#6
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02-18-2005, 01:45 PM	#7
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,098	Here's Letterman's Top 10 List from last night about the Central Park Gates: Top Ten Most Common Questions About The Gates 10. Why? 9. Twenty-five million for drapes? 8. Will it improve my cell phone reception? 7. When I get mugged by a guy hiding behind a giant curtained arch, which city agency should I sue? 6. What's this I hear about filling up Central Park with Crisco? 5. Where do I report a gate-jacking? 4. This is a joke, right? 3. If you rearrange the letters in "Christo" you can spell "Ostrich". 2. Would you describe this more as a colossal waste of money or a colossal waste of time? 1. Is it urine-proof?

02-18-2005, 08:25 PM	#14
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Funny you took pictures of them today!! I was gonna go there after school! But, it was FREEEZZZZING, so I went home, instead. Hehe. I intend to go there either tomorrow or Sunday, tho. I actually think this is pretty cool. But that's just me. Tho, honestly.... I could've thought of that!!! Here's some pics of central park I took several weeks ago without the orange 'drapes' LOL! /edit/
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02-18-2005, 08:29 PM	#15
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Sorry... a little off-topic, but I wanted to share this with you, TJL, LOL. Can't believe it's Manhattan, ayy? Sunset at Battery Park. I swear they weren't altered in any way. Unbelievable! /edit/
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