Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Running Fence to be commemorated in 2026 exhibition marking 50th anniversary
The Museum of Sonoma County will present a landmark exhibition titled 'Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Running Fence at 50 Years' from June 27 through November 8, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the monumental temporary art installation Running Fence, originally completed in September 1976. The installation stretched 24.5 miles through 59 properties across Sonoma and Marin Counties to the Pacific Ocean. Christo described the work in 1977 as resembling a ribbon of light within the landscape. Running Fence is recognized globally as a significant milestone in contemporary art and represents a defining moment in North Bay history. The exhibition aims to commemorate this influential environmental artwork that captivated hundreds of thousands of viewers.
Key facts
- The exhibition runs from June 27 to November 8, 2026
- It marks the 50th anniversary of Running Fence
- Running Fence was originally completed in September 1976
- The installation spanned 24.5 miles
- It crossed 59 properties in Sonoma and Marin Counties
- The fence extended to the Pacific Ocean
- Christo described it as 'a ribbon of light in the landscape' in 1977
- The Museum of Sonoma County is organizing the exhibition
Entities
Artists
- Christo
- Jeanne-Claude
Institutions
- Museum of Sonoma County
Locations
- Sonoma County
- Marin County
- California
- Pacific Ocean