Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Reichstag Wrapping Project Set for June 1995 After 25-Year Campaign

In June 1995, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's ambitious endeavor to envelop Berlin's Reichstag with aluminum-coated polypropylene fabric and blue rope will finally take place, following approval from the German Bundestag after three previous rejections. Over 25 years, the artists convinced 350 members of parliament, emphasizing themes of joy, self-funding, and recycling. Despite Chancellor Helmut Kohl's objections, the Bundestag engaged in a 70-minute debate before granting approval. The installation will require 70 tons of fabric and 6 miles of rope, expected to draw between 5 to 8 million visitors. Recognized as 'Christo and Jeanne-Claude' since 1994, their notable works include Running Fence (1976) and The Valley Curtain (1972). This project marks their last building-wrapping endeavor, with Jeanne-Claude managing logistics and Christo focusing on financial drawings.