Christo
Christo was a Bulgarian and American sculptor, painter, land artist, designer, conceptual artist and installation artist (1935–2020). He was born in Gabrovo and died in New York City.
Also recorded as Christo Javacheff · Christo Vladimirov Javacheff · Javacheff Christo · Christo Javatcheff
Christo
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- Born
- 1935.
- Died
- 2020.
- Nationality
- Bulgaria and United States.
- Occupation
- sculptor, painter, land artist, designer, conceptual artist, installation artist and draftsperson.
- Movements
- land art.
- Known for
- The Gates.
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Christo was a Bulgarian and American sculptor, painter, land artist, designer, conceptual artist and installation artist (1935–2020). He was born in Gabrovo and died in New York City.
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Christo was recorded at birth as Христо Владимиров Явашев. He also worked under the names Christo and Кристо. The authorities additionally record the headings Christo Javacheff, Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, Javacheff Christo, Christo Javatcheff and Christo Javačev. His recorded languages were English and Bulgarian. He was the child of Vladimir Yavashev. He married Jeanne-Claude. One child is recorded: Cyril. Other recorded relations include Ananie Yavashov.
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1935
Christo was born in 1935.
2020
Christo died at New York City.
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 118520660, Christo.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q14633979: Christo
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 118520660, Christo.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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Formation and teaching. Christo studied at National Academy of Arts. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style. Christo worked in land art and visual arts. His work is associated with land art. He belonged to American Academy of Arts and Letters, KWY and Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Christo received Theodor Heuss Award and Great Immigrants Award.
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