Christo Continues Pursuit of ‘Over the River’

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World-renowned artist Christo still hopes to do an ambitious art installation in Central Colorado. Well known for The Gates, a New York City Central Park installation in 2005, he’s currently pursuing a project called Over the River. In it, fabric panels would be suspended over sections of the Arkansas River. Christo’s work is often controversial, so it’s no surprise the proposal has met stiff opposition here.  Christo recently spoke in Snowmass Village. Aspen Public Radio’s Elise Thatcher was there, and has this report. 

Late last week, a Denver District Court judge upheld the state parks officials approval of the project.  The group that filed the lawsuit, Rags over the Arkansas River, is considering an appeal.  Another lawsuit remains pending in federal court.

For more information:Over the River Project Information SiteROAR: Rags Over the Arkansas River