French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday inaugurated a posthumous installation conceived by the late artist Christo that envelops Paris's Arc de Triomphe monument in 2,500 square metres of silvery blue, recyclable plastic wrapping. "This is the achievement of a 60-year-old dream, a crazy dream come true," said Macron, who was accompanied by his wife Brigitte and officials ranging from Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot to Paris Mayor and Presidential hopeful Anne Hidalgo. View of the wrapped Arc de Triomphe, designed by the late artist Christo, during its inauguration in Paris, France, September 16, 2021. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS Macron said he was particular happy the installation took place at the Arc de Triomphe because the monument had "suffered so much at the end o...
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