Christo's Previously Unseen Newspaper Artwork Featured on La Lettura Cover for 150th Anniversary
La Lettura, the cultural supplement of Corriere della Sera, has released its 742nd issue featuring a previously unseen 2015 artwork by Christo on the cover. The Land Art master wrapped a copy of Corriere della Sera, transforming it into a monument as part of the publication's 150th anniversary celebration series. The issue includes a special section on Ukraine four years after Russia's invasion, with writing by Yaryna Grusha, and continues a historical series examining Corriere's relationship with Italian writers. Additional content features interviews with contemporary authors and reflections on social issues.
Key facts
- Christo created a previously unseen artwork in 2015 wrapping Corriere della Sera
- The artwork appears on the cover of La Lettura issue #742
- The publication is celebrating 150 years since Corriere della Sera's founding
- The issue includes content marking four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- A historical series examines Corriere's relationship with Italian literary figures
Entities
Artists
- Christo
- Gianluigi Colin
Institutions
- Corriere della Sera
- La Lettura
Locations
- Ukraine
- Milan
- Rome
- Berlin