Museum of Sonoma County Celebrates Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'Running Fence' with 50th Anniversary Exhibition
The Museum of Sonoma County is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's iconic installation, 'Running Fence,' with a special exhibition. Originally displayed in 1976, the installation featured a 25-mile long white curtain that stretched across the hills of Northern California, ending in the Pacific Ocean. The project required extensive negotiations with local ranchers and government bodies, including the first-ever Environmental Impact Report for a public art piece. The exhibition showcases blueprints, original construction materials, and photographs, highlighting the project's complexity and the artists' dedication to public art. Christo and Jeanne-Claude funded the project by selling preparatory drawings, spending approximately $2.25 million, equivalent to over $11 million today. 
