"The Gates" Reimagined
Gates in the Park
Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates" returns to Central Park in AR form.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Gates" - a 2005 public art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude that filled 23 miles of Central Park with 7,305 saffon-colored nylon gates - an augmented reality (AR) experience of the famed installation will bring it back this winter.
When will the installation be live?
From February 12th to March 23rd, 2025.
How do I experience the installation?
Visitors will need a smartphone to participate. Simply download the Bloomberg Connects app to access the AR experience in Central Park.
Download the Bloomberg Connects App here.
Where is the installation located?
The AR experience takes place in Central Park between East 72nd Street and Cherry Hill.
There will also be an exhibition at The Shed opening on February 12th as well, titled: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York City.
What is augmented reality?
Augmented reality is a combination of real and virtual worlds that seamlessly blend accurate 3D registration of virtual and real objects.
