With her husband Christo, Jeanne-Claude was responsible for one of my favorite New York afternoons–that day my spouse Jonathan and my friends Mark, Nia, Dave and Joe sent out for Central Park to take in the phenomenon that was The Gates. Under those stunning splashes of orange we joined millions of visitors on that cold winter day, one warmed by an encouraging artistic vision and a communing that sometimes only art can make happen. I think of it often, that day. Condolences to Christo. RIP, Jeanne-Claude, and thanks. Below, some of their handiwork…
